Environmental and Resource Economics

Apart from improving competence in applying analytical methods in the core subjects of environmental and resource economics, microeconomics, economic growth as well as econometrics, the autonomous acquisition and adoption of important research methods during elective lectures and seminars in environmental and resource economics and other fields of economics is also a major focus of this programme. A wide range of specialised courses offered on a regular basis gives students an insight into many areas of economic research arising through cooperation with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
A minor subject either in political science (only offered in the German language) or in ecology and geography amplifies the scientific focus.

Educational organisation

The Master's programme is organised in seven parts:

• Compulsory Section in Economics (15 ECTS-CP)
• Compulsory Section in Environmental Economics (15 ECTS-CP)
• Compulsory Section in Econometrics (15 ECTS-CP)
• Optional Section in Economics (15 ECTS-CP)
• Optional Section in Environmental Economics (10 ECTS-CP)
• Minor Subject (20 ECTS-CP)
• Master's thesis (30 ECTS-CP)

Forms of assessment

Written exams, oral exams, term papers, presentations, Master's thesis

Course objectives

Over the course of the Environmental and Resource Economics Master of Science programme, taught in English, you will become qualified to accept responsibility for tasks in companies, NGOs, or in senior civil service, to perform a freelance profession, and to conduct autonomous scientific work.

Language requirements

Proof of English language skills by either C1/CEFR, TOEFL ITP (paper-based test): 550 points or an equivalent test or Bachelor's degree in a programme in which the language of instruction was English

Academic requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or a comparable university degree (minimum grade 2.5) with a regular period of university education of three years or more and 180 ECTS credit points or more.
35 out of 180 credit points of the Bachelor's degree have to be attained from courses on principles of economics (i.e. courses on microeconomic theory and courses on macroeconomic theory) with no overlapping in substance and from courses on quantitative methods with no overlapping in substance.
At least 10 out of 180 total credit points of the Bachelor's degree have to be composed of credit points from courses on microeconomic theory.
At least 5 out of 180 total credit points of the Bachelor's degree have to be composed of credit points from courses on macroeconomic theory.
At least 10 out of 180 total credit points of the Bachelor's degree have to be composed of credit points from courses on quantitative methods, that is from courses on analysis, algebra, statistics, and econometrics.
Applicants with a minimum overall grade of 3.0 may also be eligible for the Master in Economics if the weighted average grade (weighted with the credit points) from courses in economics and on quantitative methods is at least 2.5.

Enrolment fees

An enrolment fee ("Einschreibegebühr") currently amounting to 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University.
A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to approx. 120 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("Semesterticket"), reduced lunch prices, and other financial benefits for students.
For the latest information, see: www.studium.uni-kiel.de/de/studium-organisieren/studienangelegenheiten/rueckmeldung

Costs of living

Monthly expenses in Kiel (e.g., for housing, food) range between 700-800 EUR, depending on individual needs.

Arrival support

The International Center at Kiel University offers a wide range of services and will support international students with any questions related to a successful arrival in Kiel.
See: http://www.international.uni-kiel.de/en

Services and support for international students

The International Center at Kiel University offers a wide range of services.
See: http://www.international.uni-kiel.de/en

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kiel is available through the office for student affairs ("Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein") or on the private market. Looking for a place to stay in a foreign country is not always easy. The office for student affairs supports students seeking accommodation at reasonable prices and is continually improving the quality and standard of the residence halls.
In general, the chances of obtaining a room in a residence hall can be improved by submitting an application form before 15 June. The rent depends on the location and standard of the particular residence.
Please note that due to high demands for accommodation in Kiel, the office for student affairs can currently only assign rooms in residence halls to first-semester students (Bachelor's/Master's students). PhD students cannot be assigned rooms.

For information and to contact us, see: http://www.studentenwerk.sh