Natural Resources Management and Development (Master's program) - How to Apply

University degree

Successful applicants to the Master’s program hold a university degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) in a suitable field, earned at a state or a state-recognized institution of higher education with a final grade of "satisfactory (3.0)" (German grading system) or better. They also need to demonstrate their aptitude for the Master's program.

Please read the information sheet for additional information:
Admission Requirements

Applicants must have graduated at the time of application.

Applicants with degrees obtained outside of Germany please follow the information on admission requirements and German language skills.

Proof of excellent English language proficiency. The following certificates are accepted: 

- TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home: 79 points (at least high-intermediate level in each part)
- IELTS Academic or IELTS online: Band 6.0 overall score (no part below 5.5)
- Cambridge ESOL: FCE

Native English speakers have to prove that English was the language of instruction during their school and university education.
TOEFL ITP (institutional testing program) certificates will not be accepted.

Test scores (or other proof of English language proficiency) must be no older than five years and are to be presented at the time of application.

Applicants participate in a selection process. The decision will be made by the faculty based on the submitted application.

Please read the information sheet for additional information:

Admission Requirements

a) Application process for
- German applicants
- applicants with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a German university

Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS).

CaMS

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through CaMS from early May (subject to change).

Information on the documents which are to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS.

b) Application process for
- international applicants without a first-cycle degree from a German university but with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a university outside of Germany.

You are required to apply via uni-assist.

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through uni-assist from early February to late March of each year (subject to change).

Important: Please note the information on the application process through uni-assist.

uni-assist

Information on visa applications

Please refer to the Consular Services Portal for information on visa regulations for your country.

Letters of admission are usually sent out in July (for the winter semester).

Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS).

CaMS

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through CaMS from early January until late January (subject to change).

Important: Please read the information on required documents and the application process on our info page for the ENREM Double Degree Master's Program.

Information on the process, requirements and procedure is available on our information page on applying for admission to an advanced semester.

Application period

- Mid-February until March 15 of each year for the summer semester
- Mid-August until September 15 of each year for the winter semester

Admission restrictions

This program has no restrictions for admission to an advanced semester.