M.Sc. (Environmental Sustainability)

Joint International Master of Environmental Sustainability in Köln, Germany

Universität zu Köln

Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc. (Environmental Sustainability)

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Cologne

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None
semester contribution:: ~€314/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (NRW: no non-EU tuition)
semester contribution:: ~€314/semester

The M.Sc. (Environmental Sustainability) programme in Joint International Master of Environmental Sustainability is offered by Universität zu Köln, an Universitäten in Köln, Germany, spanning 4 semesters (180 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 (C1)

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Voraussetzungen fÃ¼r den Zugang zum Master

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Köln

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Environmental & Sustainability

Study Forms

Internationaler Studiengang Joint Programme Kooperation gemäß § 20 MRVO Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität zu Köln welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. (Environmental Sustainability) in Joint International Master of Environmental Sustainability in Köln. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 180 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.