Sustainable Transition University of Giessen
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Gießen
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
Target group
Absolventen eines Bachelorstudiengangs im Bereich Umwelt-, Agrar- und Ernährungswissenschaften sowie im Bereich der Rechts-, Sozial oder Politikwissenschaften.
Annotation
Digital degree programme
Admission modus
Selection procedure / qualifying examination
Admission requirements
• Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS-points and the grade good or very good in one of the following scientific fields: Agriculture, Nutrition, Natural or environmental sciences, Economics, Political science.
• Proof of sufficient knowledge in economics, and/or the social sciences, i.e. at least 60 ECTS points in at least one of these subjects.
• The application includes a letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 10%) outlining the candidate's personal motivation and his or her subject-specific knowledge.
• Proof of English language proficiency:
1. either: TOEFL-Test ITB (internet-based test) with at least 95 points or IELTS-Test with at least grade of 7 in the academic test;
2. or: Proof of obtaining a local higher education entrance qualification in one of the following countries: AUS, IRL, CAN, NZ, USA, UK, SA;
3. or: Proof of a Bachelor’s degree in English in one of the following countries: AUS, IRL, CAN, NZ, USA, UK, SA;
4. or: Proof of the UNIcert III certificate.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027
Languages of instruction
Main language
English



