Program Overview
The International Nature Conservation at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 humanities. 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 International Nature Conservation 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Göttingen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Nature Conservation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International problems of nature conservation in the context of conservation biology
- Learning contrasts through integrated study semesters at Lincoln University, New Zealand (continent-island; north-south hemisphere; different conditions and approaches to nature conservation)
- Support through the advisory board of well-known nature conservation experts from international nature conservation organisations, practice-oriented with Internship-semester at an organisation of nature conservation
- One study semester at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
- One study semester at Lincoln University, New Zealand
- One Internship semester including a practical project
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission: limited admission (application to the Faculty)
- Admission requirements: Bachelors in ecology, biology, forest sciences or related subjects
- Language requirements: English (proof required); knowledge of German language not required
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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