This much sought after degree course is focused on environmental science and environmental planning, with a special focus on marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Studying Environmental science at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg offers an interesting variety of options to students at the beginning of their academic career. On the one hand, it offers options for entry into a variety of career fields after graduation, and other, it offers the opportunity to continue studying in a related master's programme. Environmental science combines up to date scholarly work in environmental research with urgent demands for solutions to environmental problems. The basic practical and theoretical approaches common to all fields in mathematics and the natural sciences are presented in this degree course in an interdisciplinary context. The focus is on terrestrial and marine ecosystems and their temporal and spatial development. The trans-disciplinary applications of this degree programme are developed with the analysis and development of planning options in solving concrete problems in conservation. This aspect especially requires a high degree of teamwork and well developed communication skills. These abilities form a wider goal of the programme. Students who wish to study environmental science should have a broad interest in mathematics and the natural sciences. Good English skills as well as an interest in computer applications are also expected. Students in the environmental science related degree courses at the University of Oldenburg distinguish themselves through their high degree of motivation, interest in understanding complex connections and difficult academic material, and a high degree of commitment to their academic area.

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:

• DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
• TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

International applicants who received their prior education abroad should apply online through uni-assist. For further details see: Application for international students

This course of studies accepts a limited number of applicants, and application is only possible in the winter semester.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 July.

This course of studies will open the door for graduates to enter challenging and successful careers. Some career fields are directly accessible, and others are dynamic in their development and characterised by more individual career paths. Possible career fields for graduates include environmental protection, environmental planning and environmental modelling

• Conservation and landscape planning as well as environmental disturbance evaluation,
• Ecosystem restoration and conservation area management
• Land and water conservation
• Monitoring programmes (for example EU Water Framework Directive)
• Environmental IT for environmental planning

The comparatively comprehensive transfer of the foundations and methods of analysis for environmental systems qualifies students for professional positions that are constantly being created in this dynamic career sector. The broad education provided by the bachelor's degree programme in Environmental Science offers good opportunities for niche career fields.

Find out more about the professional field of Biology and Environmental Science (in German).