Master of Ecology and Ecosystems
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 1399
Pre payment for this program:
€ 399
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ABOUT
Studying in the Master of Ecology and Ecosystems program at the university of Vienna:
The master’s programme Ecology and Ecosystems (MEC) focuses on an understanding of ecosystem processes, as well as of the connection between biodiversity and the functionality of ecosystems. It addresses fundamental problems in ecology in a holistic way. Core topics are the role of organisms in the functionality of ecosystems, and the factors responsible for the spatial and temporal variations in biodiversity and functioning of systems.
The study programme takes both an organismic and an ecosystem-based approach to ecology – thereby complementing two related curricula at the University of Vienna. These are Environmental Sciences, which is strongly rooted in geosciences, and Conservation Biology & Biodiversity Management (in German language), which is specifically devoted to the theory and practice of nature conservation – from the species to the landscape level.
Necessary information:
Duration: 4 semesters
Degree awarded by: university of Vienna
Admission criteria: bachelor’s degree
Language of instruction: English
Tuition fee for the full program: The tuition fee for summer semester 2023 is remitted for students with Iranian citizenship.
Application fee: 0
Students’ Union fee per semester: 22.70
Currency: Euro
Type: Full-time
Format: In-person
Curriculum:
- evolutionary and ecological foundations of biodiversity
- ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry
- biodiversity and ecosystems
- introduction to biodiversity or ecosystem research
- research design and data analysis
- techniques in biodiversity research
- techniques in biogeochemistry and ecosystem research
- specific research project
Career opportunity:
Graduates have a wide range of job opportunities including:
- university and non-university ecological research
- public administration, public authorities and federal agencies that have responsibilities in the area of ecology (in Austria, for example, the Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism; provincial government departments dealing with the environment, environmental protection and spatial planning; the Environment Agency Austria; the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety)
- relevant international governmental and non-governmental organisations (UNEP, IUCN, WWF, FAO, etc.)
- planning, engineering and consulting offices that evaluate ecologically relevant issues and/or asses and evaluate the ecological implications of projects (e.g. environmental impact assessments, reports).
Application Requirements:
- have completed a bachelor/diploma programme
- Submitting a high GRE score considerably improves your chances for admission.
- At least two academic references
English language requirements:
| Language certificate | Score |
| TOEFL | 100 |
| IELTS | 8 (at least 7.5 per component) |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | C |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | A |
Deadlines and intakes:
Winter semester 2023/24:
from 10 July to 31 October 2023
Semester start: 1 October
Summer semester 2024:
from 8 January to 31 March 2024
Semester start: 1 March
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
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Application Fee
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Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
winter school does not provide accommodation. Also, the University of Vienna does not have its own student halls of residence. You are strongly recommended to search for accommodation as soon as possible.
After Graduation
Many questions arise when it comes to starting a career after graduation. The advisory team at Uniport, the career service of the University of Vienna, are happy to assist you with personalized consultations and workshops. A number of career events provide insight into different job profiles and the opportunity to get in touch with prospective employers.
Your chances of finding a job after graduation increase if you have already collected some work experience during your studies. Uniport, the career service of the University of Vienna, offers its own job exchange, where internships, trainee programs as well as jobs in Vienna and all of Austria are advertised.
u:start is the incorporation program for graduates. It supports academics who are considering self-employment or establishing their own company or enterprise. The training program assists graduates in developing their initial business idea into a high-quality business plan.