Program Overview
The Environmental Governance at University of Freiburg is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Freiburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The development of a sound knowledge basis of the most pressing environmental issues facing the planet and their underlying social causes
- The comparative discussion of different analytical frameworks from social, economic and political science perspectives.
- The provision of methodological knowledge and skills for the context sensitive design and management of the environmental governance process.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
BSc or BA (or equivalent primary degree) well above average in Agricultural or Forest Sciences, Geography, Political Sciences, Sociology, Law, Economics, Ethnology, International Cooperation, Development Studies, Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, Land Use Planning, Natural Resource Management .
Very good English language skills (We only accept TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge Certificates and they must not be more than 2 years old (minimum scores are TOEFL ibs 100 or pbs 600; IELTS band 7; Cambridge level C1)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
May, 2027
About University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
