Sustainable Transition (M.Sc.) at University of Giessen
Gießen · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen, you need IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE 76. International applicants apply for the winter semester until 15 August 2026. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.
What are the entry requirements for Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR C1
Winter semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
The university assesses and ranks applicants (documents, sometimes an interview or test). Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Scholarships
Is University of Giessen a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university
- Founded
- 1607
- Students
- About 27,184 (2021)
- QS World Ranking 2026
- #496
- Location
- Gießen
University of Giessen is a public university, founded in 1607. It is ranked #496 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Research universities put more weight on theory and research; a Master’s here is also the usual route if you might want a PhD later. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass; rankings are the published editions named above.
How does it compare with other Energy & Environment Master's?
Against English-taught Energy & Environment programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Energy & Environment programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 7 | 1% of 170 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 86% for a lower one. |
| TOEFL iBT 95 | 5% of 119 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 85% for a lower one. |
| Winter deadline (15 August 2026) | Earlier than 98% of 120 programmes, so plan your documents well ahead. |
| No tuition fee | 62% of 165 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
- 1
Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE 76 (CEFR C1). For the winter intake (until 15 August 2026), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
- 2
Check your degree and grade
German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Energy & Environment. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
- 3
Get your APS certificate
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to University of Giessen.
- 4
Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply until 15 August 2026. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Gießen you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
- 7
Visa and moving to Gießen
Once University of Giessen sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Gießen. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Sustainable Transition is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
Is Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen realistic for you?
Check it against your CGPA, IELTS score and degree in two minutes, or ask Pratik in a free 30-minute call.
Other English-taught Master's at University of Giessen
University of Giessen has 16 English-taught Master's programmes in our database; 12 of the others are listed here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is University of Giessen a public or private university?
University of Giessen is a public university. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen?
IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, PTE 76 (CEFR C1). That is higher than most Energy & Environment programmes: 1% ask for more and 86% for less.
When is the application deadline for Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply until 15 August 2026.
Does Sustainable Transition at University of Giessen charge tuition fees?
No. University of Giessen lists no tuition fee for Sustainable Transition; you pay only the semester contribution.
What is University of Giessen's world ranking?
#496 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.