This cutting-edge programme builds upon the international research and graduate teaching expertise of faculty at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich). It familiarises students with key issues and methodologies that are relevant for working at the intersections of environment and society. The programme teaches students to think across and beyond disciplines and to critically analyse and communicate challenges and solutions related to the environment. In their coursework that includes field trips and excursions, students explore environmental topics and challenges worldwide. Subjects include climate change, the transformation of urban and rural environments, biodiversity loss, conservation, environmental justice, pollution, and public health.
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Fully completed digital application form Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum) Copy of a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS points or equivalent) Transcript of records (showing a grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale [or equivalent]) Motivational letter in English, no more than 800 words Writing sample (maximum 2,000 words) in English or German
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The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Fully completed digital application form Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum) Copy of a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS points or equivalent) Transcript of records (showing a grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale [or equivalent]) Motivational letter in English, no more than 800 words Writing sample (maximum 2,000 words) in English or German English: E.G. TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 96 Reading: 24 Listening: 24 Speaking: 24 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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