BSc

Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources

Learn more about studying Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    20,000EUR
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Constructor University says about their program:

The most pressing problems of the 21st century include environmental degradation such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, and air pollution, and increasing resource scarcity urging for a more sustainable use of Earth’s resources. The BSc program Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources (ESSMER) is an interdisciplinary science major with a strong focus on phenomena and processes occurring at the Earth’s surface. Our students develop a holistic understanding of the system Earth, anthropogenic interaction with its land, atmosphere, oceans and biosphere, and management of environmental resources, including water, soils, biological and energy resources, and minerals. The ESSMER program is based on a solid foundation in science disciplines and uses key methodological tools and concepts from Earth Sciences and data management combined with the concepts of sustainability and resource management.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or local equivalent is required. Applicants who have already completed high school need to provide their high school diploma, final grades, and, if applicable, results from the university entrance examination in their respective country

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

English proficiency

  • TOEFL PBT

    575

  • TOEFL iBT

    90

  • MELAB

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    110

  • PTE

    61

English proficiency waivers

  • Student is a native English speaker OR
  • Have been instructed exclusively in English for a minimum of 6 years OR
  • Have scored 600 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section OR
  • Have scored 9 or higher on the ACT Writing section
  • IB English A Literature & English A Language and Literature
  • GRE Verbal 145

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of identity
  • CV and Educational history form
  • Motivation statement
  • Standardized testing (optional)
  • Recommendation letter

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of identity
  • CV
  • Motivation Statement
  • Recommendation Letter
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Scholarships at Constructor University

  • Academic Achievement Scholarship

    Official page

    Constructor University considers all students for an academic-achievement scholarship based on school GPA, with partial tuition coverage of up to EUR 7,000 per academic year. The award is available to admitted undergraduate applicants regardless of nationality.

  • ALX Scholarship for Bachelor's Students

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    The ALX Scholarship supports eligible African learners admitted to a Constructor University Bachelor's programme. It can cover full tuition as well as room and board, subject to the ALX pathway or approved certificate and the university's selection process.

  • Stiftung Metall Unterweser Scholarship

    Official page

    This scholarship provides partial tuition coverage of up to EUR 9,166 per academic year to high-performing Constructor University applicants selected on academic and extracurricular criteria. It is open to admitted undergraduate applicants, including international students.

  • Talent Scholarship

    Official page

    Constructor University's Talent Scholarship is open to applicants with strong academic achievement and extracurricular participation. It can provide up to EUR 10,000 per academic year toward tuition for admitted undergraduate students, including international applicants.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

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Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    €20,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    €20,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Constructor University?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€784
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€557
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€290
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€30
Monthly public transport pass€63
Monthly grocery basket€138
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13
Gym membership€29

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Constructor University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Germany, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Germany student visa requirements