As one of the projects of the UN-Decade “Education for Sustainable Development”, our Study Semester implements the maxims of the global sustainability movement. This means teaching about the complex economic, ecological and social origins of today’s megatrends such as climate change, demography, resource management and intergenerational justice.
We believe that knowledge has to be filled with life. These challenges need real-life solutions; accordingly we want to educate game-changers who are able to
Are you studying business, ecology or environmental science and want to acquire key qualifications in sustainable management? Take part in a one or two semester intensive course and learn how companies gain valuable advantages in the international market and prosper by implementing sustainable business solutions.
Gain hands-on experience of successful sustainable projects and experience how to adapt to today’s main challenge of integrating business success and sustainability. Meet the experts on successful environmental management at the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld. You can find out about Germany, its regulatory and business approach to today’s environmental challenges. Last but not least, you visit fascinating business and cultural sites.
Compulsory Foundation Modules
Elective Modules
The elective modules from the study semester program "International Business and Digital Transformation" are also selectable.
Compulsory Foundation Modules
Circular Economy A critical tool for sustainable development: The circular economy boosts the EU‘s competitiveness by protecting businesses against scarcity of resources and volatile prices, helping to create new business opportunities and innovative, more efficient ways of producing and consuming. Be part of weeklong activities and site visits to showcase, demonstrate and share knowledge on the latest advancements.
Elective Modules
The elective modules from the study semester program "International Business and Digital Transformation" are also selectable.
Participants in the program will live and study on our modern campus with over 2,500 other students of environmental business, law, sustainable science, information and media technology. All student apartments are reasonably priced. They come fully equipped and provide high-speed internet access as well as being connected to our university intranet.
The university does not charge a tuition fee for the Study Semester. Students will have to pay a 500 Euros administration fee per semester that also covers excursion costs and a general admissions fee of approx. 200 Euros per semester that also allows free rail travel in the region.
Students will enjoy the benefits of our “buddy concept”, with German students providing individual help in getting orientated and integrated in campus life.
The next two Study Semester "International Business and Digital Transformation" will take place from March/April to July 2023 (summer semester) and from September 2023 to February 2024 (winter semester). Applications should be submitted by
Please note that the application forms have to be signed personally by applicants and by the responsible university referees. They have to be sent back via e-mail to studysemester@umwelt-campus.de and via regular mail to the following address:
Postal Adress: Delivery Address:
Umwelt Campus Birkenfeld Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld
Study Semester POSB Study Semester POSB
PO Box 1380 Gebäude 9914
55761 Birkenfeld 55768 Hoppstädten-Weiersbach
Germany Germany
In addition to the application form, the following documents must be included with each application:
All forms have to be filled out on computer (not handwritten). Please send all applications forms together with the other documents as one single PDF document. Handwritten forms or an incomplete application will not be accepted.
Our Study Semester program addresses enrolled (Bachelor) students from partner universities all around the world. However, in exceptional cases foreign students may carry out a semester or a whole academic year at our university, even though they are not applying as part of a student exchange but voluntarily. This can be the case if applicants have already completed a Bachelor or Master study or have not yet started studying at all.
When applying as a free mover students will not be treated as guest students, but as regular students. Hence, they have to meet the academic admission requirements for studying at German universities. A higher education entrance qualification has to be proven.
Which application documents do I have to hand in?
The next two Study Semester "Principles of Sustainable Business" will take place from March/April to July 2023 (summer semester)andfrom September 2023 to February 2024 (winter semester). Applications should be submitted by
Please note that the application forms have to be signed personally by applicants and by the responsible university referees. They have to be sent back via e-mail to studysemester@umwelt-campus.de and via regular mail to the following address:
Postal Adress: Delivery Address:
Umwelt Campus Birkenfeld Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld
Study Semester POSB Study Semester POSB
PO Box 1380 Gebäude 9914
55761 Birkenfeld 55768 Hoppstädten-Weiersbach
Germany Germany
In addition to the application form and the learning agreement, the following documents must be included with each application:
All forms have to be filled out on computer (not handwritten). Please send all applications forms together with the other documents as one single PDF document. Handwritten forms or an incomplete application will not be accepted.
Please note that the revision of documents by our Students Office in order to check your higher education entrance qualification costs 70 Euros. After we have received your application, we will send you an invoice with all further details.
Summer semester (March to July):
December 1
Winter semester (September to January):
July 1
studysemester@umwelt-campus.de
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