Dr. Normand Overney

Professor

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Biography

Normand Overney is a professor at ETH Zurich specializing in Forest Resources Management. His expertise lies in sustainable management and conservation of forest ecosystems, focusing on balancing ecological health with economic viability. His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological science with socio-economic factors. He has published extensively on topics related to forestry, land use, and resource management, contributing valuable insights into effective practices for maintaining forest biodiversity and resource availability.

Research Interests

Forest Resources Management Sustainable Resource Management Ecological Conservation

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.