Environmental Studies and Sustainability Managementfull time

Degree
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Soest
Deadlines
July 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Ecology
  • Sustainability Sciences (Ecological)
  • Sustainability Sciences (Economic)

Focus

Ecology, Land Use Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Sustainability, Sustainability Management, Sustainable Communications, Bioökonomie, Prozesse der Land-, Ernährungs- und Forstwirtschaft

Annotation

The degree course can be completed either in 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits) or in 7 semesters (210 ECTS credits).

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Proof of practical experience (pre-study work placement) is an additional requirement for enrolment depending on qualification. The pre-study work placement lasts for 12 weeks and must be proved within 6 weeks of the start of lectures, but can be made up by the end of the 2nd semester on application. The pre-study work placement can be completed in a professionally relevant company or organisation, or in agricultural and forestry companies. Alternatively, agricultural or forestry training or training in the fields of environmental studies and sustainability management can be recognised.

Lecture period

  • 07.04.2026 - 18.07.2026
  • 28.09.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 15.07.2026

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    15.05.2026 - 31.07.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    15.05.2026 - 31.07.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.05.2026 - 15.09.2026

    Application deadlines for higher study semesters for combined degree programmes: 15.05. to 31.07. Application deadline for higher study semesters for students from non-EU countries: 15.05. to 15.07.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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