Überblick
How do climate change and biodiversity loss shape our future? How can we analyse complex environmental systems and develop sustainable solutions? And how do scientific data help us understand and protect our natural resources?
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Environmental Sciences offers an interdisciplinary education with a strong focus on the natural sciences. You gain a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics and ecology, enabling you to understand environmental systems and processes from multiple perspectives. At the same time, you develop analytical, statistical and digital skills that are essential for scientific work.
From the very beginning, theory and practice are closely linked. Fieldwork, laboratory courses and application-oriented projects allow you to apply experimental and empirical methods to real-world challenges. In the first semesters, you build broad fundamental knowledge, which you later deepen through current topics such as climate science, hydrology and life cycle assessment.
As your studies progress, the focus shifts towards data analysis, modelling and environmental monitoring. You learn to apply research methods, evaluate data systematically, conduct literature research and write scientific reports. You analyse environmental interrelationships, assess human impacts on ecosystems and develop well-founded arguments for resource and nature conservation.
The programme combines an international orientation in English with compulsory German modules (or another language for native German speakers), fostering intercultural competence and preparing you for a global career in environmental research and practice.