Dr. Philip Meier

Professor

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Biography

Philip Meier is a staff professor in the Department of Grassland Sciences at ETH Zurich. He specializes in the analysis and management of grassland ecosystems, focusing on the interactions between soil-vegetation relationships and biodiversity. His research addresses the challenges of sustainable land use and conservation of grasslands, integrating fieldwork, modeling, and empirical studies. Philip is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students in the fields of ecology and environmental sciences, emphasizing hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary approaches to complex ecological issues. He aims to contribute to global understandings of ecosystem services provided by grasslands.

Research Interests

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.