Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Economics
A multidisciplinary programme addressing sustainable resource management and environmental policy through rigorous economic analysis and interdisciplinary research.
Best for:Best for graduates in economics, environmental science, or related fields seeking to specialise in sustainable resource management and policy analysis with a strong quantitative foundation.
Overview
The Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Economics at Kiel University offers a specialised programme focused on sustainable resource management and environmental protection. Students explore key questions such as optimal resource allocation, climate protection strategies, and the valuation of environmental goods. The curriculum combines core subjects like microeconomics, econometrics, and environmental economics with elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to specific interests. Collaboration with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy enhances practical insights, while supplementary subjects in political science, ecology, or geography provide interdisciplinary depth. The programme culminates in a master’s thesis, offering students the opportunity to conduct independent research in their chosen field.
What you'll do
- Develop a strong methodological foundation in environmental and resource economics, microeconomics, and econometrics through core coursework.
- Engage in specialised electives to deepen expertise in areas such as climate policy, energy economics, or environmental valuation.
- Conduct independent research and write a master’s thesis (either 18 or 30 ECTS) under academic supervision.
- Participate in interdisciplinary courses, including supplementary subjects like political science, ecology, or geography, to broaden research perspectives.
- Collaborate with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy to gain practical insights into real-world economic challenges.
- Develop analytical and quantitative skills to address pressing environmental and resource management issues.
- Optionally, spend a semester abroad through exchange programmes to gain international exposure and transferable credits.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field with a minimum grade of 2.5 (or equivalent) and a regular study period of at least three years (180 ECTS or more).
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level (e.g., UNIcert® III, TOEIC 945, IELTS Academic 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 79).
Instruction: English (with exceptions for German-taught courses in political science).
- Proven knowledge of microeconomic theory (minimum 10 ECTS).
- Proven knowledge of macroeconomic theory (minimum 5 ECTS).
- Proven knowledge of quantitative methods (analysis, algebra, statistics, and econometrics; minimum 15 ECTS).
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills for economic modelling and data analysis.
- Proficiency in English at C1 level (or equivalent).
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum grade of 2.5.
- Minimum of 180 ECTS credits from a three-year or longer university programme.
- Specific credit requirements: 35 ECTS from principles of economics (10 ECTS microeconomics, 5 ECTS macroeconomics) and 15 ECTS from quantitative methods.
- No nationality or residency restrictions, but visa requirements apply for non-EU applicants.
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Deadline: Winter semester: 1 April – 31 May (non-EU applicants via uni-assist); 1 June – 1 August (EU applicants) (Europe/Berlin)
Applicants must submit their application through uni-assist (for non-EU applicants) or directly via Kiel University’s application portal (for EU applicants). Required documents include a Bachelor’s degree certificate, official transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a module manual (for credit evaluation), and a passport photo. Non-EU applicants must also provide proof of financial means (11,904 EUR for one year).
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Official transcripts (including module manual for credit evaluation)
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, UNIcert®)
- Passport photo
- Proof of financial means (for non-EU applicants)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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