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Forestry

The study programme Forestry (B.Sc.) offers you good career prospects. You will learn to weigh up different target systems and development paths of sustainable forest management strategies and to implement them according to the diverse demands. The focus is on maintaining the diversity of functions (utility, protection, recreation and education) over the entire area.

March 2024 to August 2024

Summer semester 2024

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September 2024 to February 2025

Winter semester 2024/2025

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Individual study contents

The Bachelor's degree programme in Forestry (B.Sc.) lasts 6 semesters, is completed with 180 ETCS and qualifies for a profession. The average attendance time (semester hours) during the 5 semesters of study is around 22 semester hours in the compulsory area. A further 5 semester hours are required on average for the compulsory elective modules. The Forestry degree programme (B. Sc.) is characterised by a high level of practical relevance.

Modules per semester

In the first semester, you will learn about the ecological, scientific and socio-scientific basics of forestry.

The second semester expands your knowledge of ecological-scientific as well as social-scientific basics of forestry.

In the third semester, we teach application-oriented with a focus on silviculture, forest growth science, forest health, work and process technology, wood use and business management.

Throughout the fourth semester we expand your application-related knowledge with a focus on silviculture, forest growth science, forest health, work and process technology, wood use and corporate management.

In the fifth semester you can complete the practical semester at home or abroad.

In the sixth semester you will learn about farm management and farm management strategies in the form of interdisciplinary project work and also write your Bachelor's thesis.

After graduation

Career prospects

The degree programme qualifies you to ensure the management and further development of our forest ecosystems in the area of conflict between economic, ecological and social sustainability, oriented towards the target system of the respective type of ownership.

Specialisation options

As an additional qualification, you can acquire the nationally recognised certificate as a 'State-certified forest educator' to work with people in environmental education and public relations. The diverse career options in forestry are presented annually by graduates of the programme and offer the opportunity for early networking between students and alumni.

Prospects / job profiles

Forest administrations, private and communal forests, private forestry services (consulting), forest nature conservation or forest education offer many opportunities in permanent employment or as a self-employed person. The degree programme qualifies you for forestry business management. Other occupational fields are open to you in the timber industry. The Bachelor of Science degree also qualifies you for a Master's degree at universities in Germany and abroad.

After graduating from Eberswalde, I immediately started a Master's programme in Weihenstephan/Bern (Switzerland) to gain even more qualifications. The transition was easy for me due to the sound education in Eberswalde.

 

Hauke Köhn

Research Assistant, Biofuel Project, Graduate, Forestry

Ulrike Kreplin

Head of the Berlin Forestry Department, Forestry graduate

Luise Eichhorn

Jerchel District Forester's Office / Saxony-Anhalt State Centre for Forests, graduate, forestry

Application

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Application deadline
Summer semester 1.12. to 15.1. (only higher semesters possible)
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.

 

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Please first register on the application portal of Hochschulstart to receive the identification numbers (applicant ID and BAN) required for the application. Then submit your application at https://bewerbung.hnee.de to create an applicant account. You will receive a confirmation from us by e-mail with your user name and a password. Now you can log in and start entering all the information required for the application and uploading your documents. After submitting the online application, the "Print" button will take you to a summary of your details in the online application, which we recommend you print out and check. If you have discovered an error after submitting your application, please contact us by the closing date for applications via e-mail. You can track the status of your application on the Hochschulstart portal as well as on the HNEE application portal. Your application will keep the status "received" on the Hochschulstart portal and will only be changed to "valid" shortly before the ranking lists are compiled.

  • general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or
  • subject-linked higher education entrance qualification or subject-linked advanced technical college entrance qualification or
  • a vocationally qualifying university degree or
  • a vocational qualification in accordance with §9 paragraph 2 points 6 to 11 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act of 28 April 2014 as amended (e.g. Meister*in or Fachwirt*in)
  • Certificate of general higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences, vocationally qualified higher education entrance qualification (according to § 9 (2) No. 1 to 11 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act of 28.04.2014)
  • Educational and professional background (curriculum vitae in tabular form)
  • optional and if already completed: Proof of an internship of at least six months' duration, FÖJ or vocational training, e.g. forestry worker or gardener

Application deadline
Summer semester: 1.11. to 1.12. (only possible for higher semesters)
Winter semester: 1.4. to 15.7.

 

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Please register first on the application portal of Hochschulstart in order to obtain the identification numbers (applicant ID and BAN) required for the application. If you have obtained your degree abroad, then subsequently apply - regardless of your citizenship - not directly to our university, but via the application portal of uni-assist e.V. This is a service centre for the pre-screening of international student applications for many universities in Germany. The uni-assist website will inform you about the application procedure. Please also note the country information on the uni-assist portal.

If your application is complete and meets the formal admission requirements, uni-assist will forward your application to our university. After importing your application into our application portal, you will receive an email with access data to the HNEE application portal so that you can follow up on the status of your application.

  • a higher education entrance qualification obtained abroad that corresponds to a German higher education entrance qualification
  • Optional for EU citizens and if already completed: Proof of a relevant internship of at least six months, FÖJ or vocational training, e.g. forester or gardener.
  • Other relevant certificates (e.g. certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre for applicants from China, India, Mongolia or Vietnam, proof of having passed the university entrance examination).

Applicants with a foreign educational biography must also provide evidence of German language skills at level C1 (according to the "Common European Framework of Reference" - CEFR).

You can find this information on the website of uni-assistwebsite to check whether you meet the requirements.

The following application documents must be uploaded exclusively via the uni-assist application portal. Please note that this list cannot be complete and further documents may be requested.

  • Copy of the university entrance qualification in the original language
  • Depending on the type of degree and country of origin, the university entrance qualification may include the following documents (see uni-assist country information):
    • School-leaving certificates with overview of grades
    • academic achievements of 1 to 2 academic years already completed
    • Other certificates relevant to the university entrance qualification (e.g. certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre for applications from China, India, Mongolia or Vietnam, proof of having passed the university entrance examination)
  • German language certificate C1 (according to the "Common European Framework of Reference" - CEFR)

Foreign certificates must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.

Application deadline

Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.

Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.

 

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As a secondary student, you can only apply for modules in the corresponding semester. You can find an overview of the respective offers here. Please note that the modules offered, their dates and contents may be subject to change.

Students who are already enrolled at a university as a main auditor can be admitted to the Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde as a secondary auditor, depending on capacity. The condition is that simultaneous studies at both universities are possible (parallel studies) and that the chosen module is a meaningful addition to the studies taken up.

Adjunct students are not members of the Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde. They may take part in examinations with the consent of the respective examiners and in accordance with the respective examination regulations. The scope of the examinations may not lead to a degree in a degree programme. There is no legal entitlement to take these examinations. Further details are regulated by the applicable matriculation regulations of the Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde.

Formal applicationsare to be submitted during the application period by post or e-mailto the Student Services & International Office during the application period.

There is a fee for the secondary auditorium. The amount of the fee is based on the current fee schedule of the HNEE, the AStA and the Studentenwerk Frankfurt (Oder).

Application deadline

Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.

Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.

 

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As a guest student, you can only apply for modules in the corresponding semester. You can find an overview of the respective offers here. Please note that the modules offered, their dates and contents may be subject to change.

As a rule, an application for guest auditor status must be submitted to the Student Services Department prior to the start of the course (Guest auditor application).

Persons who are not matriculated can be admitted to courses up to 8 semester weeks as guest auditors without proof of university entrance qualification within the scope of the available educational capacity.

As a rule, guest auditors are subject to a fee. No fees are charged to students. Guest auditors for interested persons with a refugee background are free of charge.

Participation in the courses in the corresponding teaching areas is confirmed in writing. Participation in examinations is excluded.

Detailed information about the application at the International Office

 

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FAQ on application and admission

No, there are no separate application deadlines for those who obtained their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife before the current year. You can find the current application deadlines under the Application section for each degree programme.

 

 

If the number of applications is expected to exceed the number of available study places, a degree programme is offered with limited admission. The study places are awarded to the applicants in a selection procedure. Several ranking lists are created. The average grade or waiting period of the most recently admitted applicant determines the selection limit for the respective year.
Here you can find the selection limits for the restricted-admission degree programmes of the past year:
Selection limits for restricted-admission degree programmes of the past years

No, you can only apply for one degree programme at our university. You are welcome to consult with us at an early stage to find out which degree programme might be the most suitable for you. Please contact us via e-mail to arrange an appointment. Consultations are possible by telephone, online and in person.

If the Fachhochschulreife consists of a school-based and a practical part, an application is only possible when both parts have been completed. If, for example, the practical part ends after the application deadline, an application is only possible the following year.
If you are applying for a Master's degree programme, we require a certificate of achievement from your university showing at least 150 ECTS, the provisional average grade and the expected end of studies.

You have the opportunity to apply for a place at our university even without an Abitur. To do so, you need a lower secondary school leaving certificate (Realschule), relevant vocational training and two years of professional experience or a master craftsman's certificate or Fachwirt, regardless of the subject area.

Notifications of admission, rejection or exclusion are made available in the online application portal. At the same time, information on this is sent to the e-mail address stored in the applicant account.
Notifications for degree programmes with restricted admission are usually sent out two to four weeks after the end of the application period for the respective degree programme. Further information on notifications for degree programmes with restricted admissions in coordination with Hochschulstart (DOSV) can be found here.
If you are applying for a degree programme with open admissions, the notification will be sent promptly after the application has been reviewed.

STUDY

Information on the start of your studies

Here you will find all the important dates, all the information about the matriculation ceremony, the university library and the language centre.

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LIVING & FINANCING

How can I finance my studies and how do I find a flat?

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FAQ before starting your studies

Are there preparatory courses before the regular start of studies?

You can currently find this information on the following website.

When and how do I start my studies?

You can find the semester dates and the programme for the introductory events for first-year students here. There you will find out where you can find your study plan in the campus management system EMMA and register for modules and exams, get to know the Moodle platform, where all learning materials etc. can be found, get to know your contact persons and student representatives and initiatives as well as your fellow students and get first insights into individual subjects. So it's definitely worth taking part!

Please bring a valid ID document for the identity check and something to write down. For catering, we have a great offer in our sustainability canteen.

You can find your study plan online via the account access in our campus management system, which you will receive by e-mail with your enrolment. You can also find the plans for the introductory events here.

No, attendance is not compulsory, neither for the courses nor for the introductory week (with the exception of the identity check at the start of your studies, most exams and excursions for which you have registered). But: Regular attendance is of course highly recommended, as this not only supports learning progress, but also contributes to the positive dynamics of our rather small learning groups.

Where can I get support at the beginning of my studies if I don't know my way around or have specific questions?

Most of your questions will certainly be answered during the introductory events at the beginning of the semester. If you still have questions or special needs, please make use of our advisory services, which we have clearly prepared for you here.