Welcome to GloFor – the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme that gives you direct access to the best European universities within forestry teaching and research in low and middle-income countries. Our aim is to make your participation in GloFor academically rewarding as well as enjoyable and culturally enriching.

This handbook aims to give you an overview of the most important issues for GloFor students as you move further along in your GloFor studies.

In some sections of the handbook, you’ll find extensive descriptions of the topics, while in other you’ll find less information. You may not find all the answers to your questions, but you’ll find reference to where you can find more information on the topic – or who to contact about it.

Please feel free to reach out to us on glofor-science@adm.ku.dk, if you have suggestions on how to improve the handbook.

Introduction to GloFor

Explanation of the programme

GloFor is a joint study programme which awards a double degree or a multiple degree, fully recognised in all the participating countries, upon graduation. To obtain the GloFor double degree or multiple degree, you must

obtain 30 ECTS University of Copenhagen on the first semester
obtain 30 ECTS from either University of Padua or Dresden University of Technology on the second semester
obtain 60 ECTS from one of the five GloFor universities on the second-year of study
transfer all credits to both your first semester, second semester and second-year university

Your way through the programme

You will start your studies at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) together with all other GloFor students.

For the second semester, you will travel to your second semester university:

– University of Padua (Uniph), Italy
– Dresden University of Technology (TUD), Germany

For the second year of study, you will travel to your second-year university:

– University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark
– University of Padua (Unipd), Italy
– Dresden University of Technology (TUD), Germany
– Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU), Czech Repbulic
– AgroParisTech (APT), France and French Guiana

Choosing your mobility tracks

We strive to assign as many students as possible to their 1. priority of second semester and second year universities. However, there is no guarantee that you can get a place at your 1. priorities, because there may be capacity limits for each mobility track.

Your choice of mobility track on 2nd semester and 2nd year is binding upon application.

Mobility Requirements

You must plan your studies so that you fulfil the mobility requirements from the EU.

So, you choose a mobility track, where you complete 30 ECTS in two countries different from the country you resided in at the time of application.

This requirement affects applicants residing in Denmark, Italy and Germany at the time of application.

You can read an in-depth explanation of the Mobility Requirements on GLOFOR here.

Choosing second semester university

You will spend your second semester at either

– the University of Padua in Italy
– the Dresden University of Technology in Germany

For more information on the courses offered during the second semester, go to ‘1st year’

Choosing second year university

For the second year of study, you pursue a specialisation at one of the five partner universities.

You can find detailed information on contents of each second-year specialisation here.

Studying in Copenhagen

Welcome and orientation

Each GloFor partner university oversees the local orientation and welcome days for new international students.

At UCPH, The Faculty of Science (SCIENCE) organise the study start and Welcome Days for all new master’s students to the faculty.

The study start at SCIENCE consists of two parts:

an online study start running from the end of May through August
international Welcome Days on campus in the last week of August.

Online Study Start

From the end of May, you will receive information emails from SCIENCE at UCPH. In the first email, you will get an invitation to the online study start course How to MSc.

Amongst other topics, the course introduces you to

– the university and your study programme
– living and studying in Denmark – incl. visa and CPR-number, finding a place to stay and more
– setting up your alumni email, student ID and WIFI and printing on campus
– course registration, getting ready for your courses and exams

How to MSc is a great tool for you to prepare yourself for the move to Copenhagen and getting acquainted with GLOFOR.

We encourage you to read How to MSc carefully and join the scheduled webinars.

Access How to MSc on through you study start room ‘GLOFOR 2026’ on Absalon
(will be available in May 2026)

International Welcome Days in August

During the last week of August, the international Welcome Days take place for all new master’s students at the faculty.

During the welcome days you can expect

– to meet your Head of Studies and the other students from your study programme
– an introduction to Danish educational culture, Danish culture and living in Denmark
– social activities with other new international students from across the faculty

We encourage you to participate in the welcome days in August to get acquainted with the university and the other students.

Accommodation and living in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and life in the city is affected by that. It is a vibrant and cycle-friendly city with exciting career opportunities and a great student culture, with good job opportunities and endless cultural opportunities – and lastly it is a comfortable city to live in.

Accommodation in Copenhagen

As a GLOFOR student you’ll need to find accommodation in the city. This can be a challenge, especially in July, August and September.

You need to be patient when looking for accommodation and make a realistic plan for your apartment/room hunting.

UCPH is collaborating with Housing Foundation, an independent organization that helps international students enrolled at the university with finding accommodation.

All questions to for Housing Foundation should be directed to contact@housingfoundation@ku.dk.

Useful links when you are looking for accommodation:
How to MSc, Module 2 Living and Studying in Denmark
Housing – University of Copenhagen
Living in Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen
Housing Foundation

Cost of living

Living in Copenhagen can be expensive, so it is important that you make a realistic budget. Many students in Copenhagen supplement their budget with a student job.

We’ve made a rough estimate of the expected living costs in the city, both with a lower budget and a higher budget. It might be possible to live in the city on a smaller budget than what we’ve estimated.

Rent/month
500€-1050€
Transport/month
40€-90€
Food/month
250€-300€
Books/month
30€
Misc./month
460€-330€
Total/month
1,280€-1,800€

Other sources with info on living costs in Copenhagen
Living costs – Study in Denmark
Bank and budget – Study in Denmark
Job and career in Denmark – University of Copenhagen

Working while studying

If you have the time and energy to work while studying, this can help your economic situation. In Denmark, most students – both Danish and international – supplement their budget with a student job.

Beside the money, there are many good reasons to combine your studies with a student job, as studies show that work experience can increase your chances of landing a job after graduation.

If you are here on a student visa, please check your visa for work regulations.

Read more
Working in Denmark as an international student – Study in Denmark
Your career – UCPH Study Information

Practical matters

Here you’ll find the most common topics on practical matters when you study at UCPH. The topics are not exhaustive, but they can give you an indication of where you can find more information.

Academic Calendar

The academic year at SCIENCE is divided into four blocks of 15 ECTS credits. A block consists of

– 8 weeks of classes
– 1 week of exams
– 1 week with planned study break/reexams from the previous block

You can read about the academic year and holidays on UCPH Study Information.

Campus and student life

During your first year on GLOFOR, you will be studying at the Department of Food and Resource Economics – the department is a part of the Faculty of Science (SCIENCE) and is located at Frederiksberg Campus.

As a student at SCIENCE, you can make use of campus facilities available, join webinars and seminars hosted by UCPH Study Guidance on different relevant topics, like career, well-being and study techniques.

Read more about
The Faculty of Science
Frederiksberg Campus
Department of Food and Resource Economics
Your student life at UCPH
IT and campus facilities

Language courses

Learning some Danish can be very helpful when you live in Denmark, as it will help you with the practicalities of everyday life and even if you consider applying for a student job or working in Denmark after graduation.

We encourage you to register for the language courses offered by UCPH.

You will get information on the Danish language course in How to MSc in module 2 – Living and studying in Denmark. You can also register for the language course in How to MSc

Examination and Regulations

The type of examination will vary from course to course during your studies at UCPH. All exams are regulated by the university.

You can always identify the examination type for each course at UCPH by reading the course description.

Find your courses in the Course Catalogue.

You can read more about examination and regulations on UCPH Study Information:

Grading scale at UCPH

Your courses will be graded with the Danish 7-point grading scale.

To get a further explanation of the grading scale and assessment of exams at UCPH, please visit Study Information on Grades and assessment.

Thesis requirements at UCPH

You master’s thesis must include at least one month of fieldwork in a middle or low-income country. It is expected that you collect data for your thesis during this period.

If you have completed all compulsory courses you can obtain financial support for the thesis field work. This is subject to available funding.

You can combine your masters thesis with an internship at international organisations, NGOs, universities or similar.

You can read about the Master’s thesis at University of Copenhagen on Study Information.

The thesis work flow

– Completion of the course Planning Interdisciplinary Research in block 1
– Finding your thesis supervisor and prepare a detailed thesis synopsis
– Creating and submitting the master’s thesis contract
– Plan your master’s thesis
– Start your master’s thesis
– Conduct fieldwork
– Data analysis and thesis writing
– Submitting your master’s thesis
– Oral compulsory defense of your master’s thesis

You can read about when and how to plan your Master’s thesis on Study Information.

Who to contact when you are planning your master’s thesis

The Master’s thesis is the largest project on your study programme Usually, you start preparing for your Master’s thesis 3-4 months before you intend to begin.

If you need help with planning your master’s thesis, you can contact
– your Head of Studies for academic guidance
– UCPH Study Guidance about most of the practical aspect, like when to plan you thesis and how to fill in the master’s thesis contract

Contact UCPH

Contact information

Academic contact person: Associate professor Thorsten Treue: ttr@ifro.ku.dk
Erasmus Mundus specific issues: glofor-science@adm.ku.dk
UCPH Study Guidance

Studying in Padua

Welcome and orientation

To help you settle and provide you with all the necessary information, University of Padua arranges a variety of welcome and orientation events. You will receive detailed information from each institution.

A lot of opportunities are offered to incoming students at University of Padua:

The Mobility Unit will welcome you with information about enrolment, accommodation, canteens, welcome activities and immigration procedures, when necessary.
The University Language Centre organises Italian language courses for international students
The Inclusion Office (inclusione.studenti@unipd.it) provides disabled students with an assistance and escort service.

The University Sports Centre (CUS) allows students to practise sport:

The ESN – Erasmus Student Network promotes social and cultural integration of students
Different canteens, cafeterias, study and computer rooms and sport facilities are available around the city and at campuses

Practicalities as a student at the University of Padua

In this section, you will find links to all the practical necessities of studying at the University of Padua (Unipd), such as campus Wi-Fi and getting your student ID card, as well as important information on living costs and accommodation for your move to Italy.

Eduroam

You can access the free Wi-Fi Eduroam network both with your UCPH mail and with your Unipd student email.

You can read about Eduroam at Unipd here.

Email at Unipd

Once you are enrolled at Unipd (usually about 1 month before your arrival date) you will be able to access your Unipd student email account (“name.surname@studenti.unipd.it“).

This account gives you access not only to your student email (based on GMail and accessible from the Gmail website/app), but also to all the University student portals (Uniweb, Moodle, etc.).

You will learn more about this shortly before your arrival during our Welcome Days.

Your Unipd student card is needed to identify yourself at exams, to borrow books at the library, sometimes to access reserved areas and to obtain discounts for bus passes and in museums and shops.

You will receive it upon your arrival, on your check-in at the Accommodation Service if you stay in a dorm, or at the Mobility Unit if you stay in a private apartment or college.

You can read about the Unipd student card here.

Learning Portal

Unipd’s teaching platform is called Moodle. You will find teaching materials, course details and study information.

We will tell you how to use it during the Welcome Days.

You are encouraged to regularly monitor the portal, as well as your student email, in order to stay updated with news and communications from the University and your professors.

Find the Moodle platform of the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine here.

Academic Calendar

Courses at the University of Padua are based on semesters (30 ECTS credits).

You can find the key academic dates here.

You can find the timetable here.

Accommodation

The Mobility Unit of the University of Padua has an agreement with the Regional Agency for the Right to University Education (ESU) and manages a limited number of reserved places for incoming students in the University residence halls.

All GloFor students (except Italian citizens resident in Italy) will receive an email from the Mobility Unit with an invitation to fill out an Accommodation Form to request a place in the dorms.

Non-EU citizens applications will be favoured, and the places may not be sufficient to host all the incoming GloFor students, nonetheless the Mobility Unit at Unipd will do all that is possible and will provide you with

– a complete and updated guide on private accommodation with links, tips and info on the types of rental contracts
– a support service based on the Tutor Buddy students.

You can read about accommodation for joint/double degrees here.

Cost of Living

We’ve made a rough estimate of the expected living costs in the different cities, and as you can see in below, you will need approximately €800 a month to cover living expenses in Padua.

Rent/month
In a dorm: €290-420 (€380 in advance for booking)
Private room: €400-600
Transportation/month
€35
Food/month
€300
Books/month
€30
Residence permit
€100 approx. (once)
Misc./month
€60
Total/month
€800-900

Working While Studying

As an international student in Italy, you are free to take a part-time job in order to help cover your costs. Non-European students need to have a valid residence permit and, according to Italian Law, are allowed to work up to 20 hours/week.

For almost all jobs a good knowledge of the Italian language will be required.

International Student Handbooks

The Mobility Unit will send you an email when it’s time to start organising your stay in Padua, you will receive an Information sheet and the link to the section of our website where you can find all the info for double degree students (inlcuding the Information sheet to download): https://www.unipd.it/en/studying-padova/international-joint-programmes/procedures-incoming-students-international-joint

You can explore the website section for Double Degree students, including the sections dedicated to each stage of your mobility (Before, During, etc.), the “UniverCity life” section, and the list of Services available in the grey box at the bottom of each webpage.

Language Courses and Cultural Immersion

Unipd offers several opportunities to start learning Italian and get to know the Italian language and culture before moving to Padua or during your stay:

– Pre-departure virtual exchange (language and culture)
– Italian courses for double degrees and mundus participants.

All events/opportunities will be promoted by the Mobility Unit by email when it’s time for registration.

Campus

Your classes will be held at the Agripolis Campus, the Campus of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine which is located in the town of Legnaro (PD).

Your Master course is managed by the TESAF Department.

You can contact the administrative staff
– at the TESAF Department for info on Department/Agripolis facilities and services.
– at the Mobility Unit for info on general Unipd facilities and services.

General Facilities at Unipd

We’ve compiled a list with useful information on general facilities at Unipd:
– Study and computer rooms
– Libraries and multimedia facilities
– Canteens

Examination and Regulations

At Unipd, courses may be assessed in a variety of ways depending on the form of teaching. The main methods of assessment are

written and oral examinations
tests during modules
written practical reports
reports or essays
oral presentations
fieldwork

You can find the forms of assessment for each course at the University of Padua in the course catalogue.

Thesis requirements

The thesis can be based on some fieldwork, desk activity in Padua or/and internship in an Associated partner or other organisations. The fieldwork may be combined with an internship at international organisations, NGOs, universities or similar. Limited financial support is given by the Department to the students conducting their thesis in a developing country. Students with an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are not eligible for Faculty financial support. Students working abroad are covered by health insurance (except in special risk countries, e.g. Israel, Iran, or Afghanistan).

The normal thesis workflow is

thesis subject is agreed with one of the Master teachers (mentor), with the assistance of one or more other persons (“Co-mentors”). Co-mentors can be people working outside the university. The student is free to select the mentor; selection should be based on mentor’s scientific background in relation to the thesis objective. The selection of thesis objective and contacts with partners should be defined by the end of the first semester
when the thesis is finalised, students make a formal request to the students’ administrative office to set the date for the thesis presentation. The request has to be signed both by the student and the mentor and must be presented at least one month before the thesis official discussion date. Deadlines for request presentation and days for the discussion are published in the faculty web site and are available at the tutors’ office
sessions for thesis presentation (1-2 days per month) are schedules in July, September, October, December, January, and February. The presentation is public and will be in front of the Master thesis Commission made up of 5 professors.

For high quality thesis work, the thesis must be reviewed by an external evaluator and presented to a peer reviewers’ coordinator 3 weeks before the discussion. The peer review of the thesis will be considered by the Master thesis Commission in defining the thesis mark.

Contact Unipd

Contact

Academic contact person
– Professor Paola Gatto, paola.gatto@unipd.it

Administrative contact at the TESAF Department
– Ilaria Baliello, jointdegrees.tesaf@unipd.it

Administrative contact at the Mobility Unit:
– Elisa Zambon, mobility.in@unipd.it
– Susanne Kloehn, jointdegrees.tesaf@unipd.it

Address

TESAF – Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry
Viale dell’Universitá 16, AGRIPOLIS
35020 Legnaro (PD) – Italy

Studying in Dresden

Welcome and orientation

Various welcome events and orientation programme are jointly offered by Dresden University of Technology (TUD or TU Dresden) and Chair of Tropical and International Forestry to help you settle in. You are expected to

inform yourself through online resources linked below,

complete TUD’s admission and enrolment procedures in a timely manner,

apply for residence permit through German Embassy in the country of your residence,

and participate in the orientation programme.

Additional information, if any, will be communicated via email.

Admission and enrolment at TU Dresden

If TUD is in your mobility track, you must apply for becoming a student at TU Dresden, and then enroll to your modules and courses.

The International Office of TU Dresden will contact you via email with information on admission and enrolment to TU Dresden.

If you have chosen the TU Dresden as mobility for your second semester, you must be registered for the first semester at TU Dresden, due to technical reasons. Your enrollment at TU Dresden will then automatically continue for the summer semester (the second semester on GLOFOR).

You can find further details about studying at TUD here.

Apply through SELMA
SELMA is TU Dresden’s application portal for enrollment and the database for all academic performances like credits and marks for modules taken.

Through SELMA, you can
– apply to become a student of the TU Dresden
– receive personal documents (e.g., admission letter) and information on your studies
– enroll for each semester (GLOFOR students will be enrolled automatically by the administration)
– register for modules and examinations
– view results of performed examinations
– submit the document for terminating your studies
– change your contact details

Administration of SELMA is jointly carried out by the TUD’s International Office and the Examination Office of the Department of Forest Sciences. Admission and enrolment procedures are handled by TUD’s International Office via SELMA. The Examination Office of the Department of Forest Sciences handles module registration and exam registration. All these procedures and legally binding and must be completed before prescribed deadlines.

The International Office will prompt you to start your application for admission and enrolment via E-Mail. Your semester fee will be paid by TUD. If you receive prompts from the automated system regarding payment, you do not need to take any action. Once you’ve completed these procedures, your admission and enrolment letter will be uploaded to SELMA.

After completing the enrolment process, you will be assigned a TUD E-Mail address and access to TUD’s IT services. Once your TUD account is set up, you must register for modules and exams through your SELMA account before the deadline. Otherwise, you will not be able to participate in classes or sit for exams.

You can find more details regarding enrolment and module registration here.

During the welcome and orientation period

You will be introduced to:
– TU Dresden’s main campus, library and other available facilities
– the study environment at Tharandt Campus
– the Department of Forest Sciences with student office, institutes and chairs, library, canteen, arboretum

Furthermore, there will be events and/or workshops:
– on study regulations, e-learning tools, student’s attitudes and strategies needed for academic success to facilitate academic preparedness
– events with staff members and peers to build connections and encourage networking.

For more information, contact our student tutors (studentstutor@tu-dresden.de) who will guide you through the whole process. Some information can be also found here.

Offers for international students

TUD’s International Office provides necessary guidance for international students, which you can check out here:
– TUD International Office
– TUD free language courses
– Studentenwerk offers a range of services such as management of student dormitories and canteens, free counseling for all challenges during your studies, organisation of various events etc.
– TUD’s Cultural Office supports students in getting to know the country, the people and in socializing.

ERASMUS Mobility Grant Procedures

1) For studying your second semester at TU Dresden
You can apply for the ERASMUS Mobility Grant if you aren’t awarded the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
The ERASMUS Mobility Grant is administered by UCPH. You apply for the grant during your first semester in Copenhagen. Prepare your application as per the instructions provided. To obtain signature on your learning agreement, please contact the academic advisor from TU Dresden, Dr. Eckhard Auch (eckhard.auch@tu-dresden.de).
To obtain your proof of attendance signed, please go to the servicecentrestudies and the responsible International Office employee will sign the document for you.

2) For studying your second year at TU Dresden
If you are moving to TU Dresden for your second year from Padua, please contact the ERASMUS co-ordinator at Padua and apply for the ERASMUS Mobility Grant as advised.

3) Applying for ERASMUS mobility grant from TU Dresden for studying second year at a partner university
If you are enrolled at TU Dresden for your second semester and wish to apply for the ERASMUS grant for second year, please submit the application before the application deadline. To be eligible, you are required to remain enrolled at TU Dresden for your second year, and do not have your primary residence in the host country.

For detailed information about the application process, please visit:
Website for ERASMUS Outgoings at Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Visit the MobilityOnline portal
More information on Erasmus in TUD

Responsible contact persons at TUD:
ERASMUS coordinator: Dr. Marie-Christin Wimmler (marie-christin.wimmler@tu-dresden.de)
Academic advisor: Dr. Eckhard Auch (eckhard.auch@tu-dresden.de)
Help desk at the servicecentrestudies: servicecenter.studium@tu-dresden.de

You can get advice on support on all of the above by contacting the service centre for study issues and through our student tutors.

Accommodation and living in Dresden

Accommodation

TU Dresden do not directly offer accommodation to students. This is managed by an independent public service provider called Studentenwerk. You can apply for accommodation through Studentenwerk using your admission letter from TU Dresden.

If you already hold a master degree, special regulations will apply for you. Applicants already holding a master degree are ranked down. In such cases, you may have to look on the free market for accomodation. You can find further details here.

Once you are in Dresden, you must register your new address. You can find information about registering your address at the citizens’ office of the city of Dresden here.

Cost of living

We’ve made a rough estimate of the expected living costs in the different cities, and as you can see below, you will need approximately €700 a month to cover living expenses in Dresden.

Rent/month
250-350 EUR

Transportation/month
0 EUR*

Food/month
250 EUR

Books and Misc./month
100 EUR

Total/month
700 EUR

* With the Campuscard (= Deutschland Ticket)

Working while studying

If you hold an EU/EEA citizenship you are allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during the semester. There is no limit to how much you can earn during semester breaks.

You can read more about work regulations, including the regulations for non-EU citizens here.

Practicalities as a student at the Dresden University of Technology

In this section, you will find links to all the practical necessities of studying at TU Dresden, such as campus Wi-Fi and getting your student ID card, as well as important information on living costs and accommodation for your move to Germany.

Eduroam

At TUD, Center for Information Services and High Performance Computing (ZIH) offers access to all IT services. Their Service Catalogue gives an overview of the ZIH service offerings: from the ZIH user account (ZIH login), over details on the campus network to tools supporting group work. It contains explanations of the individual services as well as detailed instructions on how to install and use them on common devices. For further questions, we recommend contacting the Service Desk.

TUD provide free Wi-Fi using Eduroam. You can find more information here. To set up Eduroam, you will need your ZIH login credentials. Once your enrolment is complete, check your registered E-Mail for details and set up your ZIH login credentials as instructed. You must also set up two-factor authentication.

You can prepare to connect to free WiFi – Eduroam using the instructions below:
– For Windows and MacOS
– For Android and iOS (iPhone)

Email and e-calendar

You will receive your personal TU Dresden email account after enrolment. The structure of the email is: firstname.lastname@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.

Generation of your email address
Once your enrolment is complete, the email address is automatically generated by the ZIH. In case of problems or misspelling, please contact the ZIH Service Desk. You can make a self-check of your personal TUD e-mail address through the ZIH Self Service Portal. Once your ZIH-Login is generated you will get access to a web-based Microsoft Exchange mailbox (outlook web app) .

All official communication
Please note, that all official mail from TU Dresden will be sent to your TUD Dresden email account, so make sure to use this email account, or link the inbox of your …@mailbox.tu-dresden.de to your personal email account.

E-calendar
Class schedules are provided as an online calendar, you must make sure to be able to access and check the calendar regularly via MS Outlook.

Information to set up MS Outlook E-Mail and calendar can be found below.
For Windows/ MacOS
For Android / iOS (iPhone)

We recommend that you download and install Microsoft Office 365 provided by TUD.

Student ID

The Campuscard is TUD’s ID card for students. It serves as your personal ID at TUD, and gives you access to many other facilities at TUD. You can use the Campuscard as library (SLUB) card, use it to pay for your food in university canteens and cafeterias to get the subsidized prices for students, as well as it serves as the ticket for public transport all over Germany.

The Campuscard is issued in a standard procedure after the enrolment procedure is concluded. You can find more information here.

Access to digital services of the University (ZIH user login)
The ZIH (Center for Information Services and High-Performance Computing) centrally operates the identity management system of the TUD. Each user, including students, receives a ZIH user login, which gives access to almost all services offered by the ZIH. The user ID consists of the combination of the ZIH login and a corresponding password. You must create your own password for the ZIH login. In addition, a 2-factor authentication is required. You can find more information here.

For further questions, we recommend contacting the Service Desk.

Learning portal

The TUD uses OPAL (Online Platform for Academic teaching and Learning), a central learning platform of the Saxon universities. It can be used by all members of the TUD with a valid ZIH user login.

In OPAL, you will find teaching modules, containing all learning material, module information as well as name and contact of module coordinators. For getting additional details, please contact the module coordinator in charge for the module. You can also sign up for free language courses in OPAL.

Academic Calendar

The academic year is structured in two semesters: the winter semester and the summer semester.

The winter semester: 1 October – 31 March
The summer semester: 1 April – 30 September

Typically, the classes starts in the second week of the semester and runs for 13 weeks, depending on public holidays.

You can find a detailed TU Dresden academic calendar for each year here.

Registering for modules and exams through SELMA

You must enrol in modules and exams online in SELMA befor deadline, and the enrolment is legally binding. You an only enrol for modules and exams in these periods:
– Winter semester: First Monday in August at 18:00 – SELMA is open for registration for 4 weeks
– Summer semester: Second Monday in February at 18:00 – SELMA is open for registration for 4 weeks.
You can find further details here.

If you’ve been awarded the Erasmus Mobility Grant from UCPH

If you have applied for and been awarded the Erasmus Mobility Grant from University of Copenhagen, you will need a signature on your Learning Agreement from TU Dresden.

You must send a PDF version of your Learning Agreement direct to the TU Dresden academic coordinator (eckhard.auch@tu-dresden.de) for signing, because you will be registered as a double degree student at TU Dresden.

Responsible contact persons at TUD:
ERASMUS coordinator at Faculty of Environmental Sciences: Dr. Marie-Christin Wimmler (marie-christin.wimmler@tu-dresden.de)
Academic advisor for MSc Tropical Forestry programme: Dr. Eckhard Auch (eckhard.auch@tu-dresden.de)

Second semester at TU Dresden – field trips

If you are going to TU Dresden for your second semester, you will take part in field trips and excursions to see and discuss how theoretical concepts are put into practice in a specific context.

Exam regulations and graduation

Each modules are assessed with a combination of examination format including written and oral examinations, seminar presentations and seminar papers. You can see the details specific to each module with the the new study regulations (only applicable for 2025 cohort onwards) and module descriptions (for 2023 and 2024 batch only).

You must comply with TUD’s study and exam regulations during your stay with us.

Requirements for issuing transcript of records (ToRs)

You must make a request for ToRs to the Examination Office of the Department of Forest Sciences, via this email address: Pruefungsamt.Forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.
In this email, you must attach official ToRs from all host universities. Both certified copies or digitally signed version are accepted. Explanation of grading scale at the respective partner universities must be included.

When to apply for a credit transfer

Upon arrival, you must send your ToRs to the study programme coordinator at this email address: tropentutor@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.
After the completion of examinations at TUD, you must make a request for ToRs to the Examination Office of the Department of Forest Sciences, via this email address: Pruefungsamt.Forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de. In the same email, other official ToRs and explanation of grading scales from partner universities must be attached. Both certified copies and electronically signed versions of ToRs from partner universities are accepted at TUD.

Based on this request, the Examination office will issue the ToRs after credit recognition process. If the examination results are available on time, then this process takes a month to complete.

How to transfer credits

Download the application-form for certificate, fill-in, (in case of substitute of obligatory modules: collect required consents of the module coordinator), attach evidence and submit to secretariat of the examination board’s speaker, Chair of Tropical and International Forestry, 01737 Tharandt, Pienner Straße 7, Cotta Bau, room 2.25/2.24 . The examination office will send a notification of the decision to the student and (2) register the recognized achievements in SELMA.
At TUD, the Examination Office of the Department of Forest Sciences, headed by Dr. Stephan Bonn is the office responsible for credit recognition, provide explanation of grading scale, issuing diploma, ToRs (certified copies and simply copy), and certificate of completion to students.

The Examination office can be reached via email address here: Pruefungsamt.Forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.

How to get the transcript of records

Getting a certified copy

After the completion of examination, you must make a request for ToRs to the Examination Office via email. In the same email, you must attach the official ToRs from other partner universities where you already studied, along with the explanation of grading scale. Both certified copies and electronically signed versions of ToRs are accepted at TUD. Based on this request, the Examination office will issue the ToRs after credit recognition process. The whole process may take up to 4-8 weeks depending on the availability of examination results at TUD. Only 2 certified copies are made available per student.

Getting simple copy (without official stamp and signature)

If you only require a simple copy of ToR, then you must specify so in the E-Mail to the Examination Office. Simple copies can be made available via email or SELMA. This process is faster and can take up to one month after the all examination results are made available to the Examination Office.
Getting exam results

At TUD, it takes about one month for the results to become available after exams. Once the results are available, the students can download them directly from SELMA, if they have access to it. If not, they can make a request to the Examination Office via email and will receive it via email.

The Examination office can be reached via email address here: Pruefungsamt.Forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.

Thesis requirements

In TUD, you are part of the master program Tropical Forestry. The study regulation of this program has stipulated that students have to do their fieldwork for the master thesis in a (developing/low income) country of the Tropics or Subtropics (Global South). The aim is that students demonstrate their capacity to do research in such a socio-cultural context and ecosystem. This competence cannot be built in a remote mode, so you must become part and parcel of a particular cultural context for a minimum period, to learn about the challenges and to experience yourself in this environment. These competences acquired during fieldwork, constitute a well-known quality feature of the study program. It is possible to do the fieldwork in the home country of the GloFor student.

The subject of the master thesis is determined by the student according to your personal interests, supervisors can come from all Departments of the Environmental Faculty. Often a master thesis is embedded in ongoing research projects and linked to alumni of our alumni network.

For doing the fieldwork in the Tropics successfully, you must prepare in a timely manner. In the 3rd semester, the module on “Research planning”, offers a structured and timely preparatory phase, enabling research proposal development, organising logistics of fieldwork, contacting counterparts and application for funding in good time.

Master thesis and Colloquium – from preparation to defence

– In the 3^rd semester, you will be encouraged to develop a 2-page concept note with the key elements of the masters fieldwork.

– In the same semester, ideally in December, draft of the comprehensive research plan with work and time schedules has to be elaborated and sent to supervisors for feedback, which is used to enrich and finalize the plan.

– An Application-for-the-Master-Thesis is available in the study programme website. Before leaving for fieldwork, latest by 1st April, you must download this form, fill it, sign it, obtain signatures from the first supervisor, and submit it to the Examination Office (pruefungsamt.forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de), via email.

– Field work usually starts in April. During field work, in parallel to data collection, data entry and preliminary analyses are conducted.

– After field work, you will start compiling and writing the thesis. Before the submission, feedback from supervisors and collages is collected.

– Finally, you defend the thesis in a public colloquium before the end of September. Date, time, and venue for defense must be agreed with and coordinated by you and the supervisor. The student is expected to prepare a 20 minutes’ presentation, followed by 40 minutes of discussion on the research topic, then the evaluators will convene to calculate the marks for the colloquium, and for the master thesis, which is immediately told (only) to the student.

Evaluation of the thesis

– The thesis will be evaluated by the main and the co-supervisor. The co-supervisor shall complete the expertise of the main supervisor, e.g., by asking a scientist with knowledge of the location of the fieldwork.

– The final thesis must be submitted as print and digital version and defended in a public colloquium.

Contact TU Dresden

Contact information

– Central student service center (for general guidance): servicecenter.studium@tu-dresden.de
– Student advisors for MSc Tropical Forestry: Students Tutor (studentstutor@tu-dresden.de)
– International Office (for admission and enrolment issues): Mrs. Anja Albrecht (anja.albrecht@tu-dresden.de)
– Programme coordinator (for technical guidance): Ms. Lakshmy Jalaja Rajan (tropentutor@mailbox.tu-dresden.de)
– Academic advisor: Dr. Eckhard Friedhelm Auch (eckhard.auch@tu-dresden.de)
– Examination Office of Department of Forest Sciences (for SELMA issues, module and exam registration, results, transcript, certificates): Dr. Stephan Bonn (pruefungsamt.forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de)
– ERASMUS coordinator: Dr. Marie-Christin Wimmler (marie-christin.wimmler@tu-dresden.de)
Secretariat (general issues): Mrs. Pia Markwardt (tropen@mailbox.tu-dresden.de)

Visiting address

Cotta-Bau, Pienner Str. 7
Chair of Tropical and International Forestry
Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products
Dresden University of Technology
01737 Tharandt
Germany

Studying in Prague

Welcome and orientation

Several welcome and orientation events are offered to students at Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU).

Welcome week for Erasmus+ students (the week before the semester starts)
Registration to the regular course Orientation Meeting (obligatory course)
Students’ union activities (ESN CZU Prague)
Welcome course organised by Students Ambassadors of FTA
Buddy programme through Broaddy.com (platform that connects international with local students)

WhatsApp community group for incoming students – multiple channels for different topics you can use to get information and communicate with each other – to join click here

Practicalities as a CZU Student

In this section, you will find links to all the practical necessities of studying at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, such as campus Wi-Fi and getting your student ID card, as well as important information on living costs and accommodation.

Eduroam (Wi-Fi)

All GloFor institutions provide free Wi-Fi using Eduroam.

Email

You can find your student e-mail at mail.studenti.czu.cz and it is used for communication between you and the university. Relevant information from the Study Administration Office, from teachers, information about dates and exam results are sent to this email.

Student ID

All CZU students must have the University Identification card (ISIC). The card serves as an identity card and confirmation of student status throughout the study period. The card also allows access to the university premises, meals on the campus, loans in the CZU Library. It is used to record attendance at selected subjects and as an identity card during exams.

You will receive the card based on an in person enrolment for study and uploading a photograph in the correct format (jpg, max. size 5 MB) to the University Information System (UIS). You must grant the relevant consents in the UIS in the section Personal data protection/Approvals by a user before the card can be issued.

This card is issued by the Card Centre, located in the Library of the CZU. The Card Centre is located on the ground floor of the CZU Library building. You must present an identity card or other proof of identity to pick up the ISIC card. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 15:00. For the card to be functional, you must activate the ISIC card within five working days at the student cash desk (ground floor of the CZU Library building). Activation of the student card is charged. After the payment, it is possible to use the card from the next day.

Learning Portals

University Information System (UIS)
In UIS you will primarily find:
– personal schedule
– overview of grades
– enrolment in compulsory-elective and elective courses
– University news
– possibility to register for exams
– your personal information
– electronic application for accommodation scholarship
– information on paid scholarships and fees associated with studying
– teaching evaluation forms
– password set up for Wi-Fi Eduroam
– theses system

Moodle CZU Moodle (moodle.czu.cz)
Moodle is a university-wide e-learning system designed to support teaching. In Moodle you will find
courses on individual subjects and study materials
– discussion forums
– assignments
– lectures
– chats or polls

The Moodle system at CZU allows you to track current events and deadlines, browse individual courses containing information and materials on selected subjects, communicate with other students and teachers, submit assignments online directly in the course, write tests and continuously check your knowledge, monitor the evaluation of course activities or the overall assessment for the course, have a constant overview of the current academic year.

You can access Moodle here.

Microsoft 365 and school mailboxes CZU
You are not only getting an e-mail, but also other additional services, such as
– online document editing
– instant messaging and video conferencing
– OneDrive disk storage and
– the ability to install MS Office 365 on your device with Windows or MAC OS

Licenses for Microsoft 365 A3 products and services are free for the duration of the study (the condition for installation is the CZU student status). Only modern authentication methods can be used – IMAP and POP3 protocols are not supported.

Academic Calendar

The academic year at CZU starts in October and ends in September. It consists of two semesters (winter and summer). Each semester lasts three months, followed by an exam period of 4-5 weeks.

The schedule of the academic year is specified for each year and can be found here: Faculty of Tropical AgriScience (czu.cz)

Accommodation

You have three options of accommodation:

1. Halls of residence – the advantage is the location on the university campus. The bathrooms in the halls of residence are for one room, two rooms, or shared in the hallway. Amenities include Wi-Fi and laundry services. You can book rooms for meetings, lounging, or playing table tennis. More information about this type of accommodation, incl. the pricelist, is available here.
2. Accommodation is also possible at the external accommodation capacity of hostel Ubytovna Hloubětín at Address: Slévačská 744/1, 190 00 Prague 9: Click here for more information.
3. Private housing – a wide range of student rentals is available online for mid-and long-term rent: rooms, flats, shared apartments – please click here for the accommodations recommendations by students

Living Cost

We’ve made a rough estimate of the expected living costs in the different cities, and as you can see below, you will need approximately €650 a month to cover living expenses in Prague.

Rent/month
€350
Transportation/month
€6
Food/month
€250
Books/month
€0 (library available)
Misc./month
€50
Total/month
€656

Working While Studying

Since studying at the university is demanding, we do not recommend students to work while studying.

International Student Handbooks

You can find a guide for international students at CZU here.

Language Courses and Cultural Immersion

There is a possibility of voluntary (paid) language courses offered by the Department of Languages, CZU Prague.

Campus Facilities

Your classes will be held at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences.

You can read about campus facilities here.

Examination and Regulations

At CZU, courses may be assessed in a variety of ways depending on the form of teaching. At CZU, the main methods of assessment are

written and oral examinations

tests during modules

written practical reports

essays and reports

oral presentations

fieldwork

You can find the forms of assessment for each course at the CZU in the course catalogue.

Thesis requirements

The fieldwork may be combined with an internship at international organisations, NGOs, universities or similar.

The regular thesis workflow is:

1.thesis writing and submission by August. Defence of the thesis in September.

2. selection of a thesis title and project supervisor by January,

3. preparation of the research design and methodology by April,

4. conducting at least one-month fieldwork in any period from May till June,

5. thesis writing and submission by August. Defence of the thesis in September.

Contact CZU

Contact

Academic contact persons:
Prof. Dr. Bohdan Lojka, lojka@ftz.czu.cz
Dr. Petra Chaloupková, chaloupkova@ftz.czu.cz

Administrative contact:
Admission_FTZ@ftz.czu.cz

Address

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)
Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences
Kamýcká 129
165 00 Praha – Suchdol
Czech Republic

Studying at AgroParisTech

Welcome and orientation

The second year specialisation at AgroParisTech takes place on the Kourou (French Guiana) and Montpellier (mainland France) campuses.

These campuses are small, so you can be sure of a personal welcome.

Before your arrival, you will prepare your stay remotely with the academic and administrative teams (Head of Studies, International and European Relations Office) in Kourou, Montpellier and Palaiseau (AgroParisTech headquarter).

During the second semester and during the summer before the second year of study the AgroParisTech staff will help you with:

registering for your second year at AgroParisTech
completing administrative formalities such as getting a visa or the yellow fever vaccination
finding accommodation in AgroParisTech student residence (Kourou), or elsewhere (Montpellier)
booking a return plane ticket between mainland France and French Guiana – it is purchased by AgroParisTech
preparing for your move to each campus: transfer from Cayenne airport to Kourou, outline of living conditions, food, field work, mail, equipment (to be bought locally or brought along), health situation particularly in Kourou
collect your preferences for optional modules
organising distance learning courses in French as a foreign language (paid for by AgroParisTech)

If you have any questions about the above mentioned, please contact glofor @ agroparistech.fr

Opportunities at AgroParisTech Montpellier and Kourou for international students

You must go through the following websites to discover the opportunities at AgroParisTech Montpellier and Kourou for international students:

1. Kourou:
– The Joint Research Unit Ecology of Guianese Forests (EcoFoG) which is involved in teaching in Kourou in conjunction with AgroParisTech

2. Montpellier:
– “Accommodation in Montpellier” (AgroParisTech webpage)
– Welcome Desk for International Students & Researchers (SAIEC), including the platform International mentoring that connects international students with local students
– Erasmus student network Montpellier
– CampusFrance in Montpellier
– Training and Research Unit “Environmental Management”

3. AgroParisTech in general
– Practical information for international students

Practicalities as an AgroParisTech Student

In this section, you will find links to all the practical necessities of studying at AgroParisTech, such as campus Wi-Fi and getting your student ID card, as well as important information on living costs and accommodation for your move to France.

Eduroam, Email and Learning Portal

As a student at AgroParisTech, an IT account will be created for you. Your login will consist of an e-mail address (firstname.lastname@agroparistech.fr) and a password. Some services only require your last name and password.

The main services accessible are:
– Eduroam Wi-Fi network: You can access the free Wi-Fi Eduroam network both with your AgroParisTech and UCPH student email addresses
– Zimbra mailbox: Your student email account will often be referred to as Zimbra
– SynapseS: here you can find timetables, grades, internship contract and more
– Intranet website: it contains information on a variety of subjects; in French mostly
– Virtual desk (in French only)
– E-campus: your learning portal at AgroParisTech
– Microsoft Teams: use your university login: lastname@agroparistech.fr
– Seafile: online storage and collaborative file management
– IT services contact form

As a GloFor student, AgroParisTech will preferably communicate with you via your alumni.ku.dk email address.

You can find more information (in French) here.

Student ID Card

Your student ID card is needed to enter the campus in Montpellier and to borrow books at AgroParisTech’s library.
You will receive your student ID card upon arrival at AgroParisTech in Montpellier.

French public services for student life

Regional Students’ Welfare Office (CROUS)

The Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires (CROUS) is the French public service for student life. Its mission is to improve living and studying conditions for students by providing them with social, administrative, material and financial assistance. This includes housing and scholarships, for instance.

University restaurants

Any student in France, including international students from French higher education institutions, may eat two balanced meals a day at any CROUS-managed University Restaurant for 3.30€ each. For students with a scholarship from the French government and other students in great need, this price drops to 1€ per meal.
There is no University restaurant in Kourou, but there are several in Montpellier.

Izly: contactless payment solution at University restaurants

Most University restaurants don’t take cash or credit cards. To make your payment, you’ll need to create an account on Izly, an online solution allowing you to pay directly using your student card or smartphone.
To create your account, you will need an e-mail address. Go to https://mon-espace.izly.fr and click on “Resend the activation email of your Izly account”.
To activate your account, use the temporary password from the activation e-mail. You can download the mobile application or use it directly online. You will then be able to load money on your account using your credit card or a secured money transfer from your bank account.
To pay for your meals, open the app, click on “Pay”, generate a QR code and present it to the cashier operator in the CROUS-managed University Restaurant of your choice. You may also use your contactless student card.
You can find more information on Izly here.

Student life and campus contribution – CVEC

All students enrolling in a French higher education institution are required to pay an administrative fee known as the Contribution de vie étudiante et de campus (CVEC).
The amount paid (approximatively 100€) is used for funding different services and activities for students in France in the areas of social life, health, culture and sports. The payment of the CVEC conditions your enrolment in a French higher education institution and the issue of your student card.
To pay for the CVEC and receive your proof of payment, you need to:
– Create an account
– Go to CVEC
– Select your mean of payment; “online with credit card” is strongly advised
– Follow the instructions
Under the GloFor policy, the CVEC will be refunded to you by AgroParisTech on presentation of proof of payment issued by the CROUS.

Procedure for public healthcare access

Applying for public healthcare in France is mandatory and completely free for all students, independently of their nationality. Registration for French public healthcare means that 60% of your health costs will be covered throughout the duration of your studies.
You can apply directly online here.

After completing this procedure, you will immediately receive a temporary social security number and may download your temporary certificate of rights (attestation de droits temporaire).

Once your application is processed, you will receive your certificate of permanent rights (attestation de droits permanents) for social security. Your permanent social security number will allow you to create an account on Ameli, an online platform to oversee your reimbursements, download certificates, etc.

You can find information on Ameli (Go to Assuré > Droits et démarches > Études et stages > Étudiant > Foreign student: the French social security registration process).

AgroParisTech webpage on health issues .

Mandatory insurance

Civil liability insurance
This insurance covers damage you may cause to others in everyday life. It is included in your Dr Walter insurance which you are covered by as an Erasmus Mundus student. It may also be included in your house insurance contract (see below) or complementary health insurance.

Home insurance
Home insurance is mandatory. As a tenant, you are liable for any damage (fire, water damage, etc.) caused to the housing you occupy for the entire duration of your rental. It may already be included in your property rental contract. If not, you must arrange your home insurance on your own. It also covers property in your home, most often within the same insurance package.

Accommodation

AgroParisTech in Kourou offers accommodation in houses or bungalows on campus for 20-40 students at a low cost (130€/month). You will be contacted by Kourou’s staff for booking 3-4 months before arrival in French Guiana.
You may find accommodation off-campus on your own, at higher prices.
AgroParisTech in Montpellier does not have its own accommodations. You need to look for an accommodation by yourself, with the help of Montpellier’s staff.
You can read about accommodation in Montpellier here.

Cost of Living

Kourou
Rent/month
€130
Transportation/month
€0 (Kourou is small enough so that you can tour the city either by walk or bike)
Food/month
€420
Misc./month
€100
Total/month
€650

Montpellier
We’ve made a rough estimate of the expected living costs and as you can see below, you will need approximately €860-900 a month to cover living expenses in Montpellier
Rent/month
€500
Transportation/month
€0-40 (public transportation is free in Montpellier)
Food/month
€300
Misc./month
€60
Total/month
€860-900

Read the guide for living in France as a student.

Working while studying

We do not recommend working while studying, because the courses and personal work are demanding. However, it is possible to work with a French resident permit. French law allows foreign students to work up to 964 hours per year, or the equivalent of 60% of the maximum working hours permitted (50% for Algerian students whose status remains defined by the Franco-Algerian Agreement of December 27, 1968).
You can read about working while studying in France here.

Language Courses and Cultural Immersion

French courses are offered on request. They are organized either online or face-to face at IAMM language centre, a long-time AgroParisTech partner and experienced institution in teaching French as a foreign language.
Attending French courses can grant you some ECTS as part of the module “French as a Foreign Language”.

Campus Facilities

During your stay at AgroParisTech you will be studying in Kourou and in Montpellier.
You can read about the campus and other campus services in Kourou and in Montpellier below:
– Student life
– Libraries
– Kourou Campus
– Montpellier campus

Examination and Regulations

The type of examination will vary from course to course during your studies at AgroParisTech. All exams are regulated by AgroParisTech.

In addition, you can always identify the examination type for each course at AgroParisTech by reading the course descriptions.

Thesis requirements

You can find all information on the thesis requirements on the page of AgroParisTech’s thesis module.

Certification label “Bienvenue en France”

“Bienvenue en France” (Welcome to France) is a certification created by Campus France to highlight the quality of the support system for international students in French higher education institutions. AgroParisTech was awarded two stars out of three.

This certification encourages us to always improve our welcoming skills.

Contact AgroParisTech

Contact

Administrative issues
glofor @ agroparistech.fr
Academic contact person in Montpellier
Dr. Raphaël Manlay (glofor @ agroparistech.fr)
Academic contact person in Kourou
Dr. Camille Salmon (camille.salmon @ agroparistech.fr)

Academic matters

Teaching and learning

During your studies, you will work with real-life problems and get exposed to field realities, both during excursions, compulsory field course in the first year, and during your master’s thesis, as GloFor puts a great emphasis on applied research.

You will experience different types of teaching during your GloFor studies depending on the university. For example, at UCPH you will experience:

lectures
theoretical exercises
classroom discussions
group work

European higher education is characterised by an analytical approach. This means that you are encouraged to compare, analyse, and critically assess information. You are expected to work independently, to discuss and form your own opinion.

Often work is carried out in small project groups, where you train your interpersonal skills. The international study environment provides you with an opportunity to work with fellow students from all over the world and develop your intercultural communication skills and competencies as well as developing an international network.

Student feedback and programme development

GloFor is always looking to develop its modules and programme, and an important part of that work is based on your evaluations. Your feedback is always appreciated and used. It is therefore important always to participate in evaluation activities, including standard module evaluations, oral evaluation meetings with the GloFor Co-ordinator, and completion of the First Year Evaluation Form and Full Programme Evaluation Form.

Academic calendars

The academic calendars and the time of your study start vary among the GloFor institutions. You will get information on your study start, exact date, meeting place, welcome and orientation arrangements etc. directly from your host institutions.

Institution	Structure	Semester 1	Semester 2	Link
UCPH	4 blocks	Block 1: late August – Late October Block 2: Early November – Late January	Block 3: Early February – Early April Block 4: Mid April – Mid June	Online calendar
CZU	2 semesters	Late September– Late January (period with lectures followed by exam period)	Early February – Late June (period with lectures followed by exam period)
TUD	2 semesters	Early October – Late March	Early April – Late September	Online calendar TUD
AgroParisTech	2 semesters	Early October – Late February	Early March – Late September
UniPD	2 semesters	Late September – Late February	Late February – Mid July	Online calendar

Field Course on the first year

In groups of 3-7 students, you will undertake a (small) research project that includes about two weeks of field research (data collection) in a medium or low-income country. Here you will get the opportunity to practice skills in designing, implementing, and reporting on field research concerning forest and related natural resource management. During fieldwork you will apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods, commonly used in the natural and social sciences. You will thus experience the difficulties, trade-offs, limitations, and benefits of various methods in real-world situations. Each group will be supervised by a teacher throughout the fieldwork. This supervised field activity will also prepare you for independent fieldwork for your thesis.

The field course takes place in February/March between your stay in Copenhagen and your second-semester destination. The course is mandatory and free of charge for GloFor students.

Grading scale

Your performance is documented by a national grade. The grades are related to the ECTS grading scale in the table below. Please note that no official conversion table exists. The table is constructed based on the practices of the involved institutions.

	UCPH	CZU	TUD	AgroParisTech	UniPD	ECTS
Excellent	12	1	1.0-1.5	16-20	30/30 e 30/30L	A
Very good	10	2	1.6-2.0	14-16	29	B
Good	7	2	2.1-2.5	12-14	27 – 28	C
Satisfactory	4	3	2.6-3.5	11-12	24 – 26	D
Pass	02	3	3.6-4.0	10-11	18-23	E
Fail	00, -3	4	4.1 and higher	0-10	< 18	F/FX

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

All GloFor partner universities uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

ECTS is a method of measuring your study programme as academic currency and create transparency on workload of each course.

On average, one ECTS credit point equals between 25-30 working hours. This includes hours spent at the university as well as outside the university. The number of credits awarded for each course varies depending on the workload.

60 ECTS credits equals the workload of a full academic year. To graduate from GloFor, you must earn 120 ECTS credits.

You can read about the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) on the website of the European Commission.

GloFor student alumni association

EMA: The Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association

A LinkedIn page is available to gather GloFor’s alumni. You can find it HERE.

Plagiarism

None of the GloFor partner universities tolerate plagiarism. It is a serious offence as the plagiarist takes credit for work that rightly belongs to someone else. In that sense it can be considered stealing.

If you plagiarise it can have serious consequences for your further studies.

It is important that you always refer in a clear and concise manner to the source you’ve used in your assignments. You can always reach out to your teacher or Head of Study if you are unsure about how to cite sources correctly.

On UCPH Study Information you can read about

Financial and legal matters

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Holders

As an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship holder, you must be enrolled and a full-time student to be eligible for the scholarship. In case of interruption of enrolment, e.g. maternity leave, sick leave or similar absence, you must inform the GloFor office at UCPH (glofor-science@adm.ku.dk). Your scholarship will then be stopped for your period of absence and started again upon your return to your studies.

Duration of the scholarship

The maximum duration of the scholarship is 24 months (33,600€ in total). If you extend your studies beyond 24 months, the scholarship cannot be extended.

Transfer of the scholarship

Throughout your studies the GloFor office at UCPH will transfer your monthly scholarship of 1400€ to your preferred bank account.

Your residential address is the determining factor in whether the scholarship instalment is transferred in DKK (Danish Kroner) or in Euros.

The scholarship is transferred in
– DKK if your residential address is in Denmark
– Euros if your residential address in any other country.

You are responsible for the charge of fees for the transfer if your account is in another currency.

The scholarship is always paid in advance for the forthcoming month and will be at your disposal on the last bank day of a given month. For example: the instalment for November is paid on the last bank day of October.

The last possible scholarship instalment will be available on the last bank day of July for the month of August of the second year of study.

The first instalment

The first instalment of the scholarship is prepaid for 3 months and to disposal no later than the end of September.

To receive the first instalment, you must

– inform the GLOFOR office of your preferred bank account
– show up in person at the Welcome Days on campus.

We will contact you in June before study start with further information on the process.

Inform us of your preferred bank account

You must inform us of the bank account where you wish to receive the scholarship.

In June before study start, we will contact you and ask you to submit a bank form with the relevant information on your bank account for the first instalment.

For the rest of the first year in Copenhagen, you must assign a NemKonto, to get your monthly allowance of the scholarship. We will contact you in July before study start with further information.

You can read about NemKonto here .

Before you move to the country of your second semester university, we will contact you again and request information on which bank account you’ll use during your second semester.

We will also contact you before you start you studies on your second-year university and request information on which bank account you’ll use during your second year of studies.

You must send us an updated bank form with your new address and tax identification number each time.

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Maybe you can find the answer on the GLOFOR scholarship page – otherwise contact glofor-science@adm.ku.dk.

Tuition Fee

Students required to pay tuition fee will be contacted by the GloFor office 2-4 weeks before the deadline for paying tuition fee. Tuition fee is collected for each semester of the programme.

The payment deadlines are:

1st semester: 15 April
2nd semester: 15 January
3rd semester: 15 August
4th semester: 15 January

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Maybe you can find the answer on the GLOFOR tuition fee page – otherwise contact glofor-science@adm-ku.dk.

Erasmus Mobility Grant

The Erasmus Mobility Grant is administered by UCPH. You can apply for the Erasmus Mobility Grant if you weren’t awarded the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. You apply for the grant during your first semester in Copenhagen.

How and when to apply?

You apply for the Erasmus Mobility Grant through the application portal Mobility Online.

The deadline is 1 November at 12.00 (noon) CET.

Find a guide and Mobility Online on UCPH Study Information.

You’ll receive a preapproval of your courses at the partner university

UCPH will send you a preapproval of your second-year courses. You will need this document for your Learning Agreement.

Alternative sources of funding

A list of sources recommended by the GloFor institutions is available at https://globalforestry.eu/applications/scholarships

You can also find additional scholarship opportunities here.

Insurance

GloFor will provide you with insurance coverage for the two-year period of the programme in compliance with the Erasmus+ Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s.

You will be insured through Dr. Walter with PROTRIP-WORLD-PLUS, which includes health, liability and accident insurance. You are covered in all countries GloFor is offered.

The insurance takes effect when you start your journey to the UCPH, but no earlier than two months before official study start on 1 September.

You will receive your Insurance Confirmation by July before study start.

Student Agreement

Before starting your studies, we will send you a Student Agreement. The Student Agreement is an Erasmus Mundus specific contract between you and the programme.

You must sign the Student Agreement and return it to glofor-science@adm.ku.dk.

Please read the Student Agreement carefully before signing and returning it.

Travelling and visa/residence permits

It is your own responsibility to

make and pay for travel arrangements to any country where GloFor is offered
secure and pay for the needed visa/residence permits.

In the sections below you can read about what to notice about visa/residence permits.

Residence Permits and Visa

When you travel to one of the countries where GloFor is offered, you must secure the needed permits. The process is different for EU and non-EU students and vary from country to country.

In the sections below you can read about what to notice about visa/residence permits for both EU and non-EU students.

Visa/permits to Copenhagen, Denmark

Non-EU students
As a non-EU student, you must apply for and obtain a Danish residence permit before you enter Denmark.

UCPH Admissions will assist you in beginning the visa application to Denmark.
You will be contacted in late May on your UCPH alumni email (KUmail).

EU-students
As an EU student you must apply for a registration certificate after you arrive in Denmark, if you intent to stay in Denmark longer than 3 months.

More info on visa/residence permits
How to MSc module 2 – Living and Studying in Denmark
Higher education programmes – New to Denmark

Visa/permits to Padua, Italy

Non-EU students
If you hold a valid EU permit, you can register at the local Immigration Office to stay in Italy for 360 day maximum.

If you require a visa for a following host country, you must apply for an Italian permit instead, so that you will be able to apply for a visa in Italy for the following host country.

Your individual situation will be evaluated when we check your Unipd Application form and you will be informed of the best course of action for your stay in Padua.

EU-students
According to Italian law, EU students do not need to apply for a residence permit. This means that you don’t need to register in Padua, while you are studying at Unipd.

Visa/permits to Dresden, Germany

Non-EU students
You can apply for a visa/residence permit with the admission letter from TU Dresden. The legal regulations requires that a student need to apply for a visa in all variations of mobility tracks including studies at TU Dresden. In general, a visa is to request in the German Embassy in Copenhagen. Depending on your individual case:

1) If you are in Dresden for your second semester only: You must apply for a visa in the German Embassy in Copenhagen, in person (not online). Please note, students having chosen the TU Dresden as mobility for the second semester, must already be registered for the first semester at TU Dresden, due to technical reasons.

2) If you are in Dresden for your second semester and your second year of studies: You must apply for a visa at the German embassy in Copenhagen, in person (not online).

3) If you are in Dresden for your second year of studies without an Italian visa for studying: You must apply for a visa at the German embassy in Copenhagen, in person (not online).

4) If you are in Dresden for your second year of studies with an Italian Residence Permit for studying: You must apply for a visa at the German embassy in Rome.

You must register at the citizens’ office of the city of Dresden, and apply there for a resident permit.

EU-students
As an EU student you do not need a special permit to study in Germany, but you must to register within one week at the municipality residents’ registration office once you are in Germany.

Visa/permits to Prague, Czech Republic

Non-EU students
As a non-EU citizen, you need to have a passport, and a valid visa/residence permit from Germany or Italy. If this permit covers your study period in the Czech Republic and it is indicated on the visa/residence permit that you are an ERASMUS/ERASMUS MUNDUS student, you only must register at the foreign police within 3 days of your entry into the Czech Republic. In the case of accommodation in dormitories, this obligation is fulfilled by the accommodation provider.

If your residence permit from Germany or Italy is valid at the time of entry to the Czech Republic but does not cover the entire length of stay in the Czech Republic or it is not indicated on your previous visa/residence permit that you are and ERASMUS/ERASMUS MUNDUS student, you must register at MOI Offices of Department for Asylum and Migration Policy – Prague.

For this registration, you will need:
confirmation of study
accommodation contract
photo (passport format)
the insurance certificate with an officially certified translation into Czech language ,
passport
scholarship certificate
previous residence permit
Upon request provide also: a medical report and document similar to an extract from the Penal Register record, issued by a country, where you have resided in the past 3 years for more than 6 months in its summary.
https://www.mvcr.cz/docDetail.aspx?docid=22340284&doctype=ART

EU-students
If you are a citizen of the EU/Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland or Norway you need to have a valid passport or identity card to reside in the Czech Republic.

You are required to report the place of residence in the country to the Foreign Police within 3 days of your entry into the country. If you’ve found accommodation in dormitories, this obligation is fulfilled by the accommodation provider; the dormitory will inform the Foreign Police about your place of residence.

Visa/permits to Montpellier, France and Kourou, French Guiana

Non-EU students
If you are not national of an EU country, you must bring a valid national passport. Then there are 2 documents: the visa (to enter France) and the residence permit (“titre de séjour”) (to stay in France).

Depending on the type of visa/European resident permit that you will obtain first, you may need to take different steps.

Check your personal situation using this tool.

EU-students
No visa is needed to enter France and no residence permit (“titre de séjour”) is required to stay in France for nationals of the following 35 countries:

If you are national of an EU country, you may bring with you your valid national identity card or your valid national passport.

For the GloFor Field Course you may need an Entry Visa for the country of destination. This depends on bilateral agreements between your country of origin and the country visited. You are responsible for checking if you need an Entry Visa to the Field Trip destination, and to acquire the Entry Visa, if you need one. If you need a Letter of Invitation, you can content University of Copenhagen who will assist you with this document or similar.

Credit transfers and issuing of diploma

As GloFor awards a double or multiple degree, you will get a diploma from

University of Copenhagen
your second semester university
your second-year university

The process of issuing the diploma varies from partner university to partner university.

However, before each university can issue your diploma, you need to ensure that 120 ECTS credit is recorded at each university.

This mean that you must transfer credits

from UCPH > your second semester university + your second-year university

from your second semester university > UCPH + your second-year university

from your second-year university > UCPH + your second semester university

Transcript of records: how to get it from each partner university

You need a certified transcript of records from each partner university to apply for a credit transfer at any of the universities you’ve attended during your GloFor studies.

We encourage you to order a certified transcript as soon as all your courses from a partner university have been graded.

Below you can see how to get your transcript of records from each partner university.

University of Copenhagen: How to get your transcript of records

You must request a certified copy of your transcript from UCPH Study Guidance.

This is what you must do:
1. Go to the contact page of UCPH Study Guidance
2. Open ‘Get study administrative help’
3. Go to ‘Request a signed document’
4. Click on ‘Enrolment and transcript requests’
5. Fill in the form (make sure to choose the English version of the form in the upper right corner)
6. Your certified transcript will be sent to you when your request has been processed by the Study Administration.

University of Padua: How to get your transcript of records

You must check your online booklet on Uniweb and verify that all examinations have been registered. once all examinations have been registered, you can request your transcript of records.

To get the correct certificate, you must request the ‘Digital certificate for abroad’. Due to national regulations, you must pay a small tax of 16 Euros, but you will be reimbursed when you contact the TESAF Department.

You can find instructions for how to request the certificate here.

Dresden University of Technology: How to get your transcript of records

You must apply for your transcript of records with the department’s examination office (pruefungsamt.forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de) after you’ve registered all credits and marks achieved at TUD in SELMA.

Czech University of Life Sciences: How to get your transcript of records

Before applying for the transcript of records, please check your results/study plan fulfillment in the University Information System. You can request your transcript of records via Contact Centre in the University Information System.

AgroParisTech: How to get your transcript of records

AgroParisTech is currently working on a text for this section. It will be updated as soon as the text is ready.

How to transfer credits to each partner university

Once you’ve received your certified transcript of records from a partner university, you must ensure that your credits are transferred to UCPH, your second semester university and/or second-year university.

Each university have different procedures for transferring credits. Below you can see how to transfer credits to each partner university.

How to credit transfer to University of Copenhagen

You must apply for a credit transfer of the credits you’ve taken at any of the of the other partner universities to University of Copenhagen once you have a certified transcript from each university.

All credits will be transferred as pass/fail to your UCPH transcript.

We encourage you to apply for the credit transfer as soon as you have your transcript of records to ensure a faster processing of your diploma.

You apply for a credit transfer on UCPH Study Information.

1. Open ‘How do I apply for transfer of courses, to my double degree?’
2. Go to ‘Apply for credit transfer – double degree’
3. Fil in the form and upload the required documentation

How to credit transfer to University of Padua

You must send your certified transcript of records from University of Copenhagen to jointdegrees.tesaf@unipd.it to transfer credits from your study stays at other GloFor universities to Unipd.

Before the transfer of credits, you must insert a study plan for the Forest Sciences Master programme into your Uniweb account. You will receive instructions upon arrival to Unipd.

All credits obtained at other GloFor universities will be recognised by Unipd as a part of your master’s programme. The grades will be transferred following the GloFor joint grading scale. The courses will be registered with the weighted medium grade of all first-year courses.

How to credit transfer to Dresden University of Technology

To transfer credits from your previous mobilities, you must send all of your transcripts of records from GloFor to the department’s examination office (Forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de). When you send the email, please ask the examination office to enter your credits into SELMA.

This is usually done when you request the TUD Master Certificate.

How to credit transfer to Czech University of Life Sciences

You must bring your Transcript of records from your first and second semester universities to the Academic Administration Office in person during the enrolment process in September – before the beginning of the academic year.
The transcripts of records must
Be in English,
Be stamped and signed from the appropriate university.
contain the dates of passed courses, grades or fulfilment and number of credits.

After enrolment, you will receive a study plan, all credits will be transferred with the recognition of courses (grades or pass/fail). The grades will be transferred following the overall conversion table.

How to credit transfer to AgroParisTech

AgroParisTech is currently working on a text for this section. It will be updated as soon as the text is ready.

Issuing of diplomas

As soon as you’ve ensured that you have 120 ECTS credits registered at each of the universities that you’ve attended on GloFor, the individual university can start the process of issuing your diploma from their university.

You will receive a diploma from each university you’ve attended during your GloFor studies.

Issuing of diploma from University of Copenhagen

Your diploma from UCPH will be issued no later than 8 weeks after you’ve applied for a credits transfer of the 90 ECTS from your second semester and second-year university to UCPH.

If you’ve completed your second year at UCPH, the diploma will be issued after your last course has been graded – if you have applied for a credit transfer of your second semester courses.

You can read about the UCPH diploma on UCPH Study Information.

Issuing of diploma from University of Padua

How to get the diploma from University of Padua depends on where you end you end your GLOFOR studies.

If you spend your second year at University of Padua
If you spend your second year at University of Padua, you will be handed your diploma directly by the Commission of the Master thesis discussion, as the graduation ceremony follows immediately after the Master thesis discussion.
2 – 3 days later you can ask for the graduation certificate and transcript. Students should verify before if the Final Examinations has been registered in their online booklet.

You can read about Master’s diploma collection here.

If you only spend your second semester at University of Padua
If you’ve only spend your second semester in at Unipd your diploma from Unipd will be issued 8 – 12 weeks after you’ve send your final transcript of records to jointdegrees.tesaf@unipd.it.

If your final transcript does not include the title of your thesis and name of the supervisor Unipd will need additional documents. We will discuss this individually after receiving the transcript.

After the recognition, you will find all exams and the Final examination registered on your Uniweb account. By then you can apply for the shipment of the diploma and the final graduation certificate with transcript.

The procedures are available here.
The diploma is for free but you have to pay the shipment. For the graduation certificates you have to pay a small fee of 16 Euros. The fee can be reimbursed.

Issuing of diploma from Dresden University of Technology

To get the TUD Master Certificate you must apply for it with the department’s examination office (Forstwissenschaften@mailbox.tu-dresden.de) after all credits and marks which are achieved at TUD are registered in SELMA.

When you apply for the certificate, you must attach all other transcripts of records from your other mobilities with GLOFOR.

The credits for the certificate must in total count to minimum 180 credits.

It takes up to 8 weeks to get the TUD Master Certificate.

Issuing of diploma from Czech University of Life Sciences

The diploma will be issued no later than two months after graduation.
The diploma can be picked up in person in the Academic Administration Office or can be sent via post.
The diploma is issued in both Czech and English.
The diploma and final transcript of records do not include the accumulated GPA.

Issuing of diploma from AgroParisTech

AgroParisTech is currently working on a text for this section. It will be updated as soon as the text is ready.

Diploma Supplement

A special Diploma Supplement is attached to your diploma providing a precise description of the Erasmus Mundus Degree.

Title awarded for the multiple/double degree

The title awarded for the graduating from GloFor depends on which universities you’ve attended through the programme.

If you’ve attended two universities, you’ll be awarded double agree: two different titles.
If you’ve attended three universities, you’ll be awarded a multiple degree: three different titles

In the table below, you can see which title is awarded from each university.

University	Degree Awarded
University of Copenhagen	MSc in Global Forestry
University of Padua	Laurea Magistrale in Forest Sciences
Dresden University of Technology	MSc Tropical Forestry
Czech University of Life Sciences	Inženýr (Ing.) in Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry
AgroParisTech	MSc in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, track Global Forestry

GloFor Commission

The GloFor Commission, Co-ordinator and Secretariat administrate the GloFor course. The GloFor Commission is the supreme administrative and executive body of the Consortium. It is headed by the Consortium Co-ordinator and consists of one academic and one administrative representative from each of the five institutions and one non-voting student representative selected by and amongst the entire GloFor student body. The Commission meets at least twice a year to discuss and follow-up on module and programme evaluations, discuss student performance (exam results), and to decide on economic matters within the Consortium.

GloFor Co-ordinator

The GloFor Co-ordinator is Associate Professor Thorsten Treue, Department of Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Apart from being the daily administrator of the programme, the Co-ordinator chairs the Commission, and is responsible for all contact with the European Commission .

GloFor Secretariat

The Secretariat is the central executive body of the GloFor programme. The GloFor Secretariat is a collaboration of employees from all five partner universities. All inquiries to the secretariat should be written to glofor-science@adm.ku.dk

Collection and processing of personal data by EACEA

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), in the context of managing the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, collects and processes the personal data of some of the candidates. In particular, certain data of the scholarship holders and non-scholarship holders is shared with the Agency and treated according to this privacy statement.

Introduction to GloFor

Explanation of the programme

Choosing your mobility tracks

Studying in Copenhagen

Welcome and orientation

Accommodation and living in Copenhagen

Practical matters

Examination and Regulations

Thesis requirements at UCPH

Contact UCPH

Studying in Padua

Welcome and orientation

Practicalities as a student at the University of Padua

Examination and Regulations

Thesis requirements

Contact Unipd

Studying in Dresden

Welcome and orientation

Accommodation and living in Dresden

Practicalities as a student at the Dresden University of Technology

Exam regulations and graduation

Thesis requirements

Contact TU Dresden

Studying in Prague

Welcome and orientation

Practicalities as a CZU Student

Examination and Regulations

Thesis requirements

Contact CZU

Studying at AgroParisTech

Welcome and orientation

Practicalities as an AgroParisTech Student

French public services for student life

Examination and Regulations

Thesis requirements

Certification label “Bienvenue en France”

Contact AgroParisTech

Academic matters

Teaching and learning

Student feedback and programme development

Academic calendars

Field Course on the first year

Grading scale

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

GloFor student alumni association

Plagiarism

Financial and legal matters

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Holders

Tuition Fee

Erasmus Mobility Grant

Alternative sources of funding

Insurance

Student Agreement

Travelling and visa/residence permits

Residence Permits and Visa

Entry visa for field trip and other study related travels

Credit transfers and issuing of diploma

Transcript of records: how to get it from each partner university

How to transfer credits to each partner university

Issuing of diplomas

Title awarded for the multiple/double degree

GloFor Commission

GloFor Co-ordinator

GloFor Secretariat

Collection and processing of personal data by EACEA

Student handbook