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Overview
About the course
The overall goal of the Sustainable Development Academy program at the University of Potsdam is to enable participants to adopt creative approaches to achieving sustainability goals in their communities.
Focusing on the topics "Climate Action"(SDG 13) & "Life on land" (SDG 15) participants will experience how to implement sustainable goals in specific fields of action with a focus on research and project examples from our area of the world. In various workshops they will develop solutions to a real-life challenge.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Overview of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Rescuing the SDGs from failing
- Sustainability at Potsdam University
- Biodiversity conservation and restoration research
- German Forum for the
- Future
- Reforestation after fires
- UrbanGreenEye & BirdWatch
- Urban Forest Gardens
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 3 other Short Courses 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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
- Registration is done under the registration field in the respective programs. Registration takes place via an online form. By registering, you agree to our conditions of participation.
- Language level requirements: B2 Level of English
Tuition Fee
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International
850 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 850 EUR for the full programme during 10 days. -
EU/EEA
850 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 850 EUR for the full programme during 10 days.
- The program fee is 850,00 € (including all courses, course material, city tours, certificate of completion, entire supporting & cultural program).
Living costs for Potsdam
690 - 1050 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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