Why Bayreuth
Study Environmental Change at the Research Frontier
The English-taught master’s programme ‘Geography of Environmental Transformation’ combines theoretical expertise and practical training in the field of physical geography using an interdisciplinary approach. The combination of core areas in the natural sciences and contextualization from the social sciences (e.g. ecosystem services and geographical conflict research) makes this programme unique and ensures a comprehensive education. Students gain experience in data analysis, learn to evaluate complex processes, train critical reflection of methodology and research results, and practice scientific communication. Research-led training, modern quantitative methods, and hands-on training facilities ensure a high-quality, target-oriented and practical programme of study.
Why Bayreuth is the Place to Study Environmental Sciences
Environmental research has a long‐standing tradition in Bayreuth, and the University of Bayreuth is currently rated among the top young universities according to the Times Higher Education (THE) global university ranking ‘150 under 50‘. This ranking focuses on the top 150 universities worldwide founded less than 50 years ago.
Over time, multiple excellent master programmes with different environmental focuses have been established at UBT, including M.Sc. Geography of Environmental Transformation. Students benefit from the strong cooperation between these different programmes under the umbrella of "Environmental System Sciences", as they offer a wide range of courses and many options that are open to all students and allow for individual specialization.
The student-teacher ratio is excellent, enabling many courses with small group sizes and intensive contact. About 25 research groups are organized in the Bayreuth Center of Ecology and Environmental Research (BayCEER), which provides interesting opportunities for national and international students who seek to advance their academic career after completing the master programme.
As a small campus university, the University of Bayreuth places high value on its extensive campus infrastructure that unites student residences, libraries, sport facilities, a big cafeteria with warm lunch and dinner options, cafés, cultural events, student clubs, the vast Botanical Garden and other green spaces to relax between lectures.
Coming to Bayreuth as an international student is a unique opportunity to advance your environmental education, learn German in one of the free courses offered by the university and discover Germany. Life in Bayreuth is considered cheap compared to many other German cities. Using the extensive German public transport network, Bayreuth is connected to other German cities in little time (1h to Nuremberg, 3h to Munich, 4h to Berlin).