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Leuphana University
Lüneburg
Global Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Subjects: Environment;Sustainability
B.Sc. | Bachelor of Science
Course description
Do you want to gain skills that will let you actively contribute to sustainable development? Are you eager to do so on a global scale with an international perspective? Then consider studying Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies in the historic town of Lüneburg. This program, taught entirely in English due to its intercultural approach, prepares you for a career in institutions and organizations that operate internationally. Join Leuphana University of Lüneburg, a leader in inter- and transdisciplinary science, specializing in sustainable development for over 30 years. Here, you'll be part of a community dedicated to cutting-edge research and teaching in sustainability.
Program Information
| Study Location | Lüneburg |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Undergraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 6 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 321 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
The following tests will be accepted as proof of sufficient proficiency in English: TOEFL-Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) internet-based test with at least 90 points (Reading: 21 points, Listening: 19 points, Speaking: 22 points, Writing: 20 points) Test delivery at the test centre or as Home Edition, as well as 4-skills TOEFL iBT Paper Edition from test date 12 April 2021 Cambridge B2 First with at least Scale 175 Cambridge C1 Advanced with at least Scale 180 Cambridge C2 Proficiency with at least Scale 200 IELTS Academic Version (International English Language Testing System) with at least 6,5 points Pearson Test of English, Academic Test (PTE Academic) with at least 63 points TOEIC- *4 skills* Test with least 850 points for listening and reading and at least 340 points for speaking and writing
Qualification Requirements
A university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB) is required in order to study at Leuphana College. The Hochschulzugangsberechtigung is a degree that qualifies students for a course of study. With the help of the uni-assist database you can find out whether you are qualified to study in Germany without obligation and free of charge.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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