International Institute of Zittau

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Studying at IHI Zittau connects the advantages of a small-sized, international graduate school with the quality standards and opportunities of one of the best universities in Germany: TU Dresden!
As part of our unique MA programs, you acquire competencies in exciting interactions between ecology, economy, and society. To this purpose, we are connected with numerous partners in- and outside TU Dresden, in Germany and abroad.
At IHI Zittau, you are more than just a number: Small groups allow for personal tutoring and advice by teachers and the Student Office.
Your Zittau campus is situated in a historic small town with a vivid alternative arts scene and beautiful surroundings in the triangle between Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Why not become a convinced border-crosser!
Studying at IHI Zittau means MA studies in international, small-sized seminar groups, tailor-made tutoring, and innovative study concepts. Our study programs focus on the exciting interaction of the economy, ecology, and society. Our location in the triangle Germany/Poland/Czech Republic invites you to cross borders in each respect…
An international graduate school with a nice size under the single organizational umbrella of the University of Excellence TU Dresden – at IHI Zittau, numerous things are somewhat different from the mainstream of the German educational landscape: Our neighboring countries Poland and the Czech Republic are nearby, and you can break down barriers as part of everyday life! Teaching and research at IHI Zittau address an exciting interaction of ecology, economy, and social science. Research areas and courses range from molecular biotechnology, the taxonomy of biodiversity, and ecosystem services to responsible and sustainable management.
Addressing the rapid loss of biodiversity at the global scale counts as one of the critical challenges of our time. Detailed knowledge of species and their environment is
urgently needed; however, universities increasingly lack resources and expertise to provide specialist teaching on species' taxonomy. To address this, IHI Zittau joined forces with Senckenberg, a large natural history research institute (part of the German Leibniz Association), and established a novel research-oriented MSc course.
The course is unique in that it explicitly links biodiversity studies with collection management. The curriculum covers global biodiversity aspects, including taxonomy,
systematics, and ecology, and it develops skills in management and project organization. The course's critical research infrastructure is centered on learning about collections, the methods, and administrative frameworks governing the acquisition, study, and maintenance of biological and geological specimens.
Throughout the course, students develop a detailed knowledge of biodiversity and paleontology, have the opportunity to specialize in certain taxonomical groups, and learn how to obtain and reliably document data on biodiversity. The course's secondary focus is on developing project management skills, promoting international cooperation, and organizing research teams.
An international graduate school with a suitable size under the single organizational umbrella of the University of Excellence TU Dresden – at IHI Zittau, numerous things are somewhat different from the mainstream of the German educational landscape: Our neighboring countries Poland and the Czech Republic are nearby, and you can break down barriers as part of everyday life! Teaching and research at IHI Zittau address an exciting interaction of ecology, economy, and social science. Research areas and courses range from molecular biotechnology, the taxonomy of biodiversity and ecosystem services to responsible and sustainable management.

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