MSc Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at University of Göttingen

Looking at the forest from various perspectives: forest management, conservation and timber – you can specialise in one of these three foci as your individually chosen forestry topic. In addition to the compulsory modules, you can extend your course of studies thanks to a large set of options, internships and international visits. This degree programme qualifies the student for a career in forestry and wood management as well as in the areas of environmental protection and conservation.

Faculty: Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

You have three foci to choose from: Forest Management and Utilisation, Forest Conservation, and Wood Biology and Wood Technology. Knowledge of designing strategies that combine problem solutions with concrete political actors and their instruments.

Career pathways

This degree programme qualifies the student for a career in forestry and wood management as well as in the areas of environmental protection and conservation.

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