International Programmes 2026/2027

Master of Arts in Environment and Society MA Environment and Society

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München • München

Degree
Master of Arts
Course location
München
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

All required and elective classes in the core curriculum are taught in English. Additional elective classes are taught in English or German.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
10 December - 10 March
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

This cutting-edge programme builds upon the international research and graduate teaching expertise of faculty at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich). It familiarises students with key issues and methodologies that are relevant for working at the intersections of environment and society. The programme teaches students to think across and beyond disciplines and to critically analyse and communicate challenges and solutions related to the environment. In their coursework that includes field trips and excursions, students explore environmental topics and challenges worldwide. Subjects include climate change, the transformation of urban and rural environments, biodiversity loss, conservation, environmental justice, pollution, and public health.

Course organisation
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International elements
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
  • International guest lecturers
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • Content-related regional focus
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

97 EUR per semester

Costs of living

In the capital of Bavaria, you should calculate with about 1,500 EUR per month.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements
  • Fully completed digital application form
  • Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum)
  • Copy of a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS points or equivalent)
  • Transcript of records (showing a grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale [or equivalent])
  • Motivational letter in English, no more than 800 words
  • Writing sample (maximum 2,000 words) in English or German
German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5
  • Reading: 5
  • Listening: 5
  • Speaking: 5
  • Writing: 5
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 96
  • Reading: 24
  • Listening: 24
  • Speaking: 24
  • Writing: 24
  • IELTS Academic: 7
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
Language requirements exemptions
Please find details on the course website.
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
10 December - 10 March
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Possibility of finding part-time employment

Yes

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Tutors
  • Specialist counselling
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

LMU Munich's International Student Office offers a wide range of specialised support services to international students.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472, it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.

The Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society (RCC), part of LMU Munich, is an international centre dedicated to the study of environment and society from a wealth of different disciplines and international perspectives.

As a non-profit institution, the RCC was founded in 2009 as a joint initiative of Munich's Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and the Deutsches Museum, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as a Center for Advanced Study (Käte Hamburger Kolleg). The RCC has since evolved into a permanent centre directed by LMU Munich's Chair in American Cultural History.

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