Professor Dr. Johannes Ravelhofer

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Biography

Johannes Peter Ravelhofer is a Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Grassland Sciences. His research focuses on the sustainable management and utilization of grassland ecosystems, exploring the interplay between ecological processes and agricultural practices. He aims to enhance biodiversity and productivity in grasslands while addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Ravelhofer has published numerous papers on topics related to ecosystem services, plant-soil interactions, and the impact of land use on grassland health. His work contributes to the broader understanding of how grasslands can be managed sustainably to support both agricultural needs and ecological integrity.

Research Interests

Grassland Sciences Sustainable Management of Ecosystems Ecosystem Services Plant-Soil Interactions Biodiversity in Grasslands

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)

Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.