More about the Course of Study Applied Ecology (IMAE) at Kiel University

About this program

The international Master's program International Master in Applied Ecology is a joint program of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) and the University of Coimbra. Further partners are the University of East Anglia in Norwich, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of São Paulo. The protection of our environment is one of the greatest challenges facing our society today. Global economic and social development strongly depends on whether and to what extent we can achieve environmental protection. Do you see your future in the protection and preservation of our nature? Then study the single-subject Master's program International Master in Applied Ecology! Here you will gain a fundamental understanding of the structure and function of ecological systems. This knowledge offers you the opportunity to understand human influences on these systems in an interdisciplinary way. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of applied ecology in various specializations and simultaneously benefit from cooperation offers from our partner universities. Studies on the dynamics of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems as well as coastal ecosystems (University of Kiel), Ecotoxicology and indication of ecological processes (University of Coimbra), Soil ecology and management (University of Saskatchewan, Canada), Environmental sciences and conservation ecology (University of Norwich), Biodiversity (University of Porto Alegre). The specializations of the partner universities are specifically application-oriented for you. They are based on current research work as well as current developments such as changing climatic conditions, the immigration of non-native species, and the increasing change of ecosystems due to multiple human uses. The contribution of the University of Kiel in the International Master in Applied Ecology program opens up study content from biological Master's programs, oceanography, nature and resource conservation, and ecosystem research. All courses are offered entirely in English.

Required documents

General requirements for Master programs in Germany. Program-specific requirements are shown once you start a journey for this program.

• Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
• Certified translation of Bachelor's degree certificate
• Certified transcript of records (all semesters)
• Valid passport (photo page copy)
• Tabular curriculum vitae (CV)

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