Overview
Within the scope of the Environment and Society program, doctoral students at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich acquire the ability to understand the origins and interactions of complex natural and social processes.
Features
- The doctoral program brings together expertise on environmental research from university and non-university institutions in Munich. The program is based at the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, a joint initiative of LMU Munich and the Deutsches Museum.
- Its stimulating research environment, intensive supervision, and opportunity to form international networks offer excellent conditions for doctoral students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- American Cultural and Environmental History; Environmental Humanities
- Art History
- Biology, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants
- Economics
- Geography
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Copies of university degree(s) held;
- Proof of higher education entrance qualification (high school diploma or equivalent);
- Master’s thesis (if in a language other than English or German, please provide a table of contents and an exposé of max. 5 pages in English);
- An academic curriculum vitae (including publications, if applicable);
- A statement of purpose for your application to the program (up to two pages);
- A research proposal (max. 5 pages, including bibliography, footnotes, and time table);
- The name of a member of the Academic Board whose research interests match the dissertation project;
- Name and contact information for two academic referees (university lecturers), able to give information about your suitability for the program and your academic potential.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
- There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.
Living costs for München
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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