- Degree
- Master of Science in Forest and Ecosystem Sciences
- Course location
- Göttingen
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Mandatory courses are held in English. Students might choose elective modules in English or German.
The Master's thesis is to be written in English.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- Non-EU applicants:
• For the following winter semester: 15 March
EU applicants:
• For the following winter semester: 15 June
To be considered for a DAAD EPOS scholarship: 31 October*
*Only Tropical and International Forestry (TIF) study track, only non-EU applicants — for a programme start in the winter semester of the following year
*No EPOS scholarship application possible in 2025!
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- In the MSc programme Forest and Ecosystem Sciences (FES), students specialise in a field of their choice. Students can choose from one of the following three specialisation fields (study tracks):
• Ecosystem Analysis and Modelling (EAM)
• Ecosystem Sciences (ES)
• Tropical and International Forestry (TIF)
The specialisations convey scientific content and methods as well as professional skills for subsequent professional activity. These skills comprise competences in problem solving, capacity for teamwork, project management know-how and interdisciplinary thinking and working.
The programme offers a research-based education in the field of forest and ecosystem sciences. It is for students interested in pursuing an international career in forestry, nature conservation, ecosystem research or with a development organisation.
Along with the formal coursework, students gain intercultural work and life experience by interacting with international colleagues and professors. Experience has shown that personal and professional contact established during this MSc programme is an excellent way to expand the student's professional network.