Global Change Ecology (M.Sc.)

How can we understand and analyse the most important and consequential environmental concern of the 21st century; namely, global change? Exploring solution within the nexus of water, land use, climate, ecosystems, and biodiversity as well as response of environmental policies and economies the international master‘s programme „M.Sc. Gobal Change Ecology“ is exactly the right choice for you.

• Transdisciplinary M.Sc. focused on global changes: environmental, ecological and societal changes such as climate change, land-use change and biodiversity loss
• The program is part of the Elite Network of Bavaria
• Participation in science schools, internships and international UN events is assisted
• Small classes and close student-professor exchange
• Language of instruction: all classes taught English, international student community
• Duration: 2 years of full-time study
• Academic requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, hydrology, meteorology, environmental informatics, geoecology, landscape ecology, geography, science of forestry or agricultural science, Philosophy & Economics, International Economics and Development, or a comparable degree. A language certificate GERMAN level A1 (CEFR) can be obtained during the first year of studies.
• Application: online via the application portal CAMPUSonline. Further information here.
• No tuition fees

Why come to us?

• Internationality: The University of Bayreuth has long-standing partnerships with international universities and offers 12,000 students from all over the world the ideal place to launch their career. Our university hosts students, instructors and researchers from more than 110 different countries.
• Location: The study programme takes place at the Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health in Kulmbach (Bavaria). Our faculty will complement and strengthen the already existing food cluster at this location, consisting of recognized research institutes, leading authorities and companies.
• Vision: The faculty perspective is innovative in Germany, trying to find answers to global challenges in the field of life sciences through interdisciplinary teaching and research. Thus, the scientific analysis of the interrelationship between nutrition, movement and health is combined with relevant economic, legal, sociological and behavioural questions.

 Application deadline

• 15 June 2026 (for winter semester)

For more information, see http://www.global-change-ecology.de.