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Maik Dobbermann

Studying Geography: working on sustainable solutions for a better world

The world is facing enormous challenges: climate change is accelerating, biodiversity is being lost at an alarming rate, and resources are becoming increasingly scarce. At the same time, cities are growing rapidly - urbanization, migration, and global inequalities are reshaping societies worldwide. Added to this are environmental pollution, water scarcity, questions of food security and energy supply, digital transformation, and the urgent call for global justice and truly sustainable development. These challenges are complex, deeply interconnected - and they affect us all.

If you are interested in these issues, enjoy thinking in networks and across disciplines, and want to contribute to solving these problems, then you are in the right place with us. At the Department of Geography at Philipps University of Marburg, you will engage with exactly these topics - grounded in science, socially relevant, and future-oriented. You will learn how environment, society, and economy influence one another - locally, regionally, and globally. You will explore interactions between humans and the environment, develop a deep understanding of spatial structures and processes, and acquire the tools to actively help shape a more just and sustainable world.

Our degree programs offer a wide range of opportunities - from Bachelor’s to Master’s programs, from natural science–oriented studies to more economically focused perspectives, from teacher education to internationally oriented programs.

Our study programs – your path to making the world a better place:

  • B.Sc. Geography (Monobachelor)
    Here you will build comprehensive disciplinary and methodological foundations to understand geographical processes in all their breadth and depth—from climate and landscapes to cities and societies, and on to global developments.

  • B.Sc. Geography (Combination bachelor, Major or Minor)
    Study geography in a more focused format as part of a flexible degree model - ideal if you want to combine your geographical interests with other fields of study.

  • B.Sc. Sustainability in Economics and Space
    Combine economics and geography to analyze complex challenges such as resource scarcity, climate policy, or regional development, and to help shape sustainable solutions.

  • Teacher training program in Geography
    Prepare to inspire future generations about the pressing issues of global change and sustainable development - practice-oriented, reflective, and grounded in sound didactics.

  • Minor Geology
    Complement your geographical knowledge with in-depth natural science expertise in geological processes - for example in the context of natural hazards, resources, or Earth history.

  • M.Sc. Physical Geography
    Study environmental dynamics and their impacts on landscapes, ecosystems, and human–environment interactions - research-oriented and with a strong methodological focus.

  • M.Sc. Economic Geography
    Analyze spatial economic processes with regard to innovation, value creation, globalization, and regional development - a program with strong practical relevance and future prospects.

  • M.Sc. Sustainable Development
    Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of how sustainable development processes can be designed, assessed, and governed worldwide - with a focus on social and economic dimensions.

Shape the future with us – study Geography in Marburg

Whether it is climate protection, urban development, biodiversity conservation, dealing with resource scarcity, the fair distribution of water, food, and energy, the challenges of migration and global inequality, or the question of how we can live sustainably in an increasingly digitalized world: geography provides the knowledge and tools to understand these complex problem - and to develop concrete, responsible solutions.

Start your studies in Marburg - and change what matters tomorrow!

Is studying Geography right for you? Find out!

Are you interested in geography and considering studying the subject? With our free and anonymous online-self assessment, you can quickly and easily find out whether the program is a good fit for you.

In the test, you will work through typical questions and tasks from everyday academic life. This will help you determine:

  • whether your expectations are realistic,
  • whether your interests and strengths match the field of geography, and
  • whether you are likely to meet the program’s requirements.

At the end, you will immediately receive personalized feedback . an excellent basis for making your study decision.

Take the test now here and see whether geography is your subject!