This European double-degree Master's trains you to manage and use natural resources in a sustainable way across Europe. Delivered in English, the programme requires you to study at two of the four member universities within the Euroleague for Life Sciences and awards a full Master's degree from each participating institution. Partner universities are located in Germany, Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands and are among Europe’s leading centres for environmental science, giving you broad academic perspectives and international exposure.
You can specialise in one of five tracks: Water Resources; Soil Resources and Land Use; Ecosystems and Biodiversity; Environmental Management; or Climate Change. The curriculum emphasises the scientific principles and practical approaches used in environmental management of European ecosystems, training you to identify resource-management problems in an international setting and to design context-appropriate solutions. A strong component of the programme is international collaboration and exchange, which is built into the study-abroad structure.
Graduates leave prepared for a range of careers in the environmental sector—both in the private and public spheres—including environmental and quality management, environmental technology firms, agricultural and landscape consultancy, impact assessment and risk analysis, R&D for international organisations, research institutions, and government agencies at EU, national, regional or local levels. The degree also qualifies you to pursue doctoral studies.
Key facts / programme requirements
Structure and mobility The programme runs over two years and is built around international mobility: you start your studies at one of the four partner universities (University of Hohenheim, Sweden’s Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Austria’s University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, or Wageningen University in the Netherlands). In your first year at your home university you complete a foundation semester followed by an advanced semester. During your first-semester studies you select one of five available specialisations and also decide which partner will be your host university for the second year. All students participate in mandatory Intro Days (held in October/November) that combine on-campus and online activities at the partner institutions.
Second year and degree In the second year you move to the chosen host university, where you either continue the specialisation you started or opt for a different one. The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis that is jointly supervised by lecturers from both your home and host universities. Upon successful completion you receive a full Master’s degree from each of the two universities where you studied (a double degree).
Key modules and academic focus
Learning outcomes and skills you will gain
Programme requirements (academic milestones)
You should hold a university-level bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field. The undergraduate programme must have a standard duration of at least three years (equivalent to 180 ECTS). The degree should have been completed with an above‑average final grade; if your final grade is not above average, you will need to provide convincing evidence of special suitability for this Master’s programme.
Academic transcripts must demonstrate solid prior training in at least two of the specified subject areas. You will also be required to show proficiency in English. Beyond academic qualifications, the programme expects basic IT competence and the interpersonal skills to work effectively in intercultural teams. Finally, applicants must be prepared to spend an academic year abroad as part of the curriculum.
Concise admission requirements
Winter Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 April 2026
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional roles in the environmental sector, including environmental and quality management in organisations, positions with environmental technology companies, and consultancy work in agriculture, landscape planning and environmental protection. They are also qualified for roles in impact assessment, risk analysis, research and development for international companies, and positions in research institutions or government agencies at local, regional, national and EU levels.
Successful completion also provides the academic qualification necessary to apply for doctoral programmes for those wishing to pursue research careers.