Interdisciplinary degree course that integrates the basics of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics with the various sub-disciplines of physical geography (atmospheric, hydro, geosphere, pedosphere) and ecology (biosphere and ecosphere). Students learn how ecosystems work and analyse environmental problems. During excursions and internships, they learn about the special features of natural and human-influenced ecosystems, receive practical training in the laboratory, gain insight into many professional fields and learn how to use geodata and models.

The master's programme offers a significant level of research and practical relevance. The results of our research are incorporated directly into our teaching. Application-oriented research is increasingly used in exercises, in the project-related case study and in the master's thesis, among other things. In addition to further professional qualifications, methodological knowledge, teamwork and networked thinking are taught in seminar, project and laboratory work. The environmentally focused course of study thus conveys the necessary (social) skills for a successful career start.

The department has a large number of collaborations with international partner universities where students can complete a semester abroad as part of an exchange programme such as Erasmus+. The courses taken abroad are discussed in advance and can be recognised upon return. Students have the opportunity to complete international student research projects, final theses and internships in a international company. Further details: Buddy programme, “Oker Conecction” for visiting students, information days Stay abroad.

Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa, Portugal; Université de Montpellier 2, Frankreich; University of Göteborg, Schweden; Universidad de Granada, Spanien; Universitet Mikolaja Kopernika Torun, Polen; Latvia University of Agriculture Jelgava, Lettland; UNAB Santiago, Chile; USFC Florianopolis, Brasilien; UDG Guadalajara, Mexiko; Yonsei University, Korea

The institutes supporting the degree programmes have excellent equipment in the field of environmental analysis (Inorganic and Organic Trace Analysis in the laboratory) and Environmental Measurement Technology (applies to all environmental sub-sections – Water (e.g. discharge measurement, ground water monitoring), Air (e.g. eddy-covariance measurement stations, particulate measurement), and Soil (e.g. tension and water content monitoring, state-of-the-art procedures for determination of soil-hydraulic parameters). In accordance with the "Modelling" focus of the campus, a variety of numerical tools are used in teaching and research.

Our research includes both basic and application-oriented research. Research is currently funded by DFG, BMBF, BMWi, State of Lower Saxony, FNR, DBU, DAAD. Many interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary joint projects aim to understand the causes and effects of urgent environmental problems and to work out proposed solutions. Close cooperation with the engineering institutes of the faculty within the framework of the focus "City of the Future" and the diverse environment of the Braunschweig research region, including agricultural research at the Thünen Institute and JKI.

Diversity and equal opportunities are put front and centre at TU Braunschweig. The Diversity Coordination Office offers advice, workshops and networking. The Advisory Council on Diversity, Family and Equality awards faculty scholarships for students and doctoral students. Sustainability is another of the TU's central issues. The Green Office organises various events and educational programmes. In addition, the Sandbox platform supports student projects related to sustainability with funding and project coaching.

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