Global Change Ecology, Master of Science (M.Sc.)

You need a university degree (or completed course of studies) in the bachelor’s programmes Biology, Geography or Geo-Ecology &Environmental Studies, International Economics & Development, Philosophy & Economics, Physics, a degree for teaching at public schools (Bachelor, first state examinations, Magister) or a law degree (Bachelor, Diplom, first law examination) at the University of Bayreuth or an equal degree.

Application period for EU citizens

• Winter Semester:     1 March to 15 June
• Summer Semester:  start of studies not possible

• Curriculum Vitae
  you can download and fill out this template
• Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula
  this will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline
• Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
  original language + certified translation in German or English*
  
• Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 135 ECTS points
  original language + certified translation in German or English*
  
• Grading Scale BACHELOR with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses (must be issued by your university)
  original language + certified translation in German or English*
  
• Written presentation of course-specific competences
  (Letter of motivation): a detailed statement in English (max. 2 DIN-A4 pages) on the basis of which specific skills and knowledge a particular aptitude for the degree programme exists
  

*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

• Degree certificate BACHELOR
  original language + certified translation in German or English*
  you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester
  
• Confirmations of stays abroad, internships and language courses
  e.g. vocational training, internships, stays abroad or voluntary participation in courses that go beyond the compulsory courses
• Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
  can be obtained during the first year of the programme
  find out more
• Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
  can be obtained during the first year of the programme
  find out more
• Request for disadvantage compensation
  if you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.
• Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)
  only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

Then you are ready to start the online application in our application portal CAMPUSonline.   

In our step-by-step guide for the online application in CAMPUSonline you will find helpful information on the topics:

• Creating a basic account
• Submitting an online application in CAMPUSonline
• Checking the online application status
  
• Subsequent submission of documents
• Checking your admission result

You do not need to submit any paper documents by post for the application.