The MSc programme Tropical and International Forestry provides advanced study in the management and conservation of tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems.
It especially focuses on the ecologically sound and economically viable management of forests and tree-based land use systems in developing or emerging countries.
Particular emphasis is given to scientific methods, interdisciplinary project work and problem solving. The programme is for students interested in pursuing an international career in forestry, nature conservation, ecosystem research or in development organisations.
Applications are invited for MSc Tropical and International Forestry including a DAAD scholarship for winter semester 2018-2019. Students from developing countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
DAAD is looking for students from developing countries with a 4-year Bachelor in Forestry (or related field) and 2 years of working experience public authority or a state or private company in a developing country, who would like to study in an English MSc program in Germany.
Students are admitted to the MSc program on the condition that they obtain a scholarship or bring their own financial support.
*Course Level*: Scholarship is available to pursue MSc programme.
*Study Subject:* The program is for students interested in pursuing an international career in forestry, nature conservation, and ecosystem research or in development organizations.
*Scholarship Award:* The scholarship covers living costs, study fees, health insurance, travel costs and German language courses for the whole course (24 months). The monthly allowance is about € 750 plus additional payments.
*Number of Scholarships:* Not Known
*Scholarship can be taken in* Germany
*Eligibility:* To be considered for the program, you have to fulfill the following requirements:
BSc degree (or equivalent) in Forestry or a related field (e.g. Agriculture, Biology, Ecology, Geography) with very good to good results conferred by an institute of higher learning or a similar qualification
Proven proficiency in English (TOEFL 80 points/ibt, IELTS 6 points at least)
Professional experience is also welcome.
