Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing
Leipzig University
Program Overview
Global environmental challenges are on the rise. These challenges include climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme events as well as rapid land transformations...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €105,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
English language proficiency equivalent to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required. Applicants need to submit one of the following forms of proof/certificates: Certificate of European B2 Level in English Language TOEFL iBT: 61 IELTS: 5.5 TOEIC: Listening and Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing Test 150 PTE Academic: 59 English as an official and educational language Certified knowledge of German is not required.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
GENERAL QUALIFICATION for the study programme is proven by a first professionally recognised degree qualification or a qualification from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education (German "Berufsakademie”). Further certificates have to be acknowledged by the responsible and officially recognised administration. Our service for applicants holding an international degree provides a check for university admission to find out if you are qualified to study in Germany using your educational certificates. Information on important additional country-specific requirements is also given. SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS BSc in a geoscience, environmental science or data science related science programme Minimum 35 ECTS from the areas geography, earth system and geosciences, environmental sciences, life science, data science, remote sensing or GIS Basic knowledge in statistics (minimum 5 ECTS) Basic skills in a scripting-language for scientific computing or a programming language (e.g. Python, R, Julia, etc.) English level B2 (also see "language requirements") The study programme is admission restricted. The following documents are to be included in the application: curriculum vitae letter of motivation stating the applicant's specific interest in the programme and listing the study goals if applicable, proof of relevant vocational training, voluntary internships or similar activities related to the study programme a transcript of records of all achievements at the time of application (minimum 140 ECTS)
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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