BSc Landscape Ecology at University of Münster

Programme overview

Modular Bachelor of Science focused on the analysis and evaluation of ecosystems and on practical applications for sustainable use and development of landscape and its functions. It balances biotic and abiotic components, with intensive fieldwork and applied techniques such as planning instruments, GIS and laboratory analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Geosciences (Fachbereich Geowissenschaften) | Department: Institute of Landscape Ecology (Institut fuer Landschaftsoekologie) | Duration: 3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS credits | Intake: Winter semester only | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

A broad science foundation (biology, botany, zoology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology) with general studies including English as a technical language. Landscape ecological studies cover soil science, climatology, hydrology, animal and vegetation ecology, and landscapes and habitats. Applied parts cover spatial and environmental planning, the assessment of landscape elements and GIS-based geodata analysis, a group study project, an external internship and several excursions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-restricted subject (Numerus clausus / selection procedure applies). German and equivalent applicants apply online (DoSV) from early May 2027 until 15. July 2027 (final deadline). International applicants without a German university entrance qualification (non-EU/EEA) apply in a separate procedure; deadline for winter semester 2027/28 is 31. May 2027.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-muenster.de/studieninteressierte/bewerbung/eu_bewerber_ba.html

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