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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Upload your required
application documents in
uni-assist or the university’s application portal
before the deadline 15 June (non-EU citizens) or
15 July (EU citizens) for a start in the winter semester. Transfer the handling fee to uni-assist
before the deadline.
Find more details, e.g., on required documents,on the website:
https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students-rptu-in-landau

rptu.deHOW TO APPLYContact the Welcome Center on the Landau
campus for support: welcomecenter-ld@rptu.deADMISSION PROCESS
Applicants apply digitally through uni-assist. uniassist evaluates international school/university
certificates with regards to their equivalence toGerman school/university degrees. uni-assist
needs about four to six weeks to check your application documents formally. When checked
successfully, they forward your application to us,
where it will be assessed academically in the respective department. Our Registration Office will
notify you about the outcome of the assessmentby e-mail.
uni-assist charges a handling fee of € 75 for thefirst desired course of study, and € 30 for each
additional desired course of study.
Applicants with a German degree or who havealready been checked by uni-assist apply directlyat RPTU free of charge:
https://rptu.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung

Publisher:
International Affairs (RefIntA)
Contact:
RPTU
Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität
Kaiserslautern Landau
Fortstr. 776829 Landau
Germany+49(0)6341-28037168
welcomecenter-ld@rptu.de
www.rptu.de/international

InternationalMaster
Programs
RPTU in Landau
Taught in English© International Affairs RPTU: March 2024

www.rptu.de >international>masterAre you looking for a degree that makes a difference? As aMaster student in Environmental Sciences, you will acquirea solid understanding of the natural and social dimensionsof environmental problems. Combined with a unique blendof theoretical courses and hands-on practical training, thiswill train you to analyse and develop solutions for complex
environmental problems in an interdisciplinary context.
An internship allows you to gain work experience, familiarises you with the requirements of the job market, provides insights into career opportunities, and can establish
valuable contacts.
During your Master studies, you choose two of our eightspecializations. We offer the opportunity to study for adouble degree with the University Brno (Czech Republic).
By selecting Environmental Engineering as a specialization, you can earn a Diploma in Engineering in addition tothe Master in Environmental Sciences.
SPECIALIZATIONS> Environmental Analysis

Master of Science

Environmental Sciences

RPTU in Landau

RPTU in Landau

Master of Science

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Environmental Pollution
Management - Ecotoxicology

LANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS

An increasing number of chemicals is used by society today, which are also released into the environment. Environmental Pollution Management (Ecotoxicology) is concerned with their potential impacts on the ecosystem. It aims
to investigate and discover effects of chemicals on biological systems in order to develop methods for risk management, as well as to predict ecological consequences.

The programs are conducted in English. Therefore, good active and passive English language
skills are essential. However, no formal proof ofEnglish proficiency is required.
German language proficiency is not a must, but
to have at least basic German knowledge facilitates everyday life. Language courses are offered
to registered students.

Students will perform an eight-week internship at externalorganizations and can also build upon an existing networkwith internship partners.
The program provides in-depth training in the emerging
domain of Ecotoxicology. It enables its graduates to analyze complex environmental problems and to develop practical solutions. Graduates are prepared for leading positionsin Ecotoxicology with employment outlooks in scientificfacilities and research institutes, authorities, public offices
and ministries, non-governmental organizations, industry,
and consulting enterprises.

> Applied Ecology> Soil Systems> Socioeconomics> Landscapes & Scales> Environmental Toxicology& Environmental> Modelling> Ecology> Statistics & ModellingManagement> Chemicals in the> Environmental Chemistry> Pollution Management> Aquatic Systems

Environment

Degree awarded
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration & Start
4 semesters (2 years)/ winter term
Credit points
120 ECTS
Course language
EnglishApplicationwww.uni-assist.deRequirements
www.master-umweltwissenschaften.de
Application deadlines 15 June non-EU citizens
15 July EU citizens
Fees
No tuition fees (state-funded)

SPECIALIZATIONS

Degree awarded
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration & Start
4 semesters (2 years)/ winter term
Credit points
120 ECTS
Course language
EnglishApplicationwww.uni-assist.deRequirements
www.master-ecotoxicology.de
Application deadlines 15 June non-EU citizens
15 July EU citizens
Fees
No tuition fees (state-funded)

FEES ANDLIVING EXPENSES
ìì No tuition fees, only a semester contribution

ììof ca. € 185, which is due each semester thatyou are enrolled.
Approx. € 950 monthly costs, up to theindividual style of living, the type of housing,
etc. (the costs include housing, healthinsurance, bills, Internet, food, clothes, studymaterials, etc.).

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