Dr. Ulrike Hiltner

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Biography

Ulrike Hiltner is a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. She specializes in forest ecology, focusing on the interactions between forest ecosystems and their environmental contexts. Her research interests include sustainable forest management, ecosystem services, and the impact of climate change on forest dynamics. Hiltner has contributed to various projects aimed at understanding forest ecology and implementing practices that benefit both biodiversity and human communities. She is actively involved in academic teaching and mentoring students in her field, promoting an understanding of forest systems in a rapidly changing environment. With a commitment to research and education, Hiltner seeks to foster a greater appreciation for the role of forests in sustenance and environmental health.

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.