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Regensburg

International MSc Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (EEC) University of Regensburg

Degree
Master's
Language of instruction
English
International support
See details below

First impressions

Location

Regensburg

Intake

Winter semester

Duration

4 semesters

Study structure

Full-time

Mode of study

Fully on-site

Tuition fees per semester

No tuition fees

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by 15 June for enrolment in the upcoming winter semester. Details about the application process are available on our website.

General information

About the course

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Course location

Regensburg

Language of instruction

English

Languages

English

Description

The MSc programme in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (EEC) at the Faculty of Biology and Preclinical Medicine provides a broad, science-oriented education in ecology, evolution and conservation. Detailed information about the programme is available via the EEC website.

This programme is designed for students who have previous experience in ecology, evolution, and conservation of plants and animals and who wish to deepen their knowledge of these topics with a science-oriented focus.

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Duration

4 semesters

Intake

Winter semester

Mode of study

Fully on-site

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by 15 June for enrolment in the upcoming winter semester. Details about the application process are available on our website.

Tuition fees per semester

No tuition fees

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Further details

Course organisation

The Master's programme allows students to focus on three focus subjects within the field of ecology, evolution and conservation. Additionally to those, three compulsory soft skills modules have to be taken. For details, see our course website.

A Diploma supplement will be issued

No

International elements

  • Language training provided
  • Opportunities for students to work abroad

Description of other international elements

Research in cooperation with international partners

Integrated internships

There is a compulsory external internship and three internal (at the university) lab internships.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Costs & requirements

Costs

Tuition fees per semester

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

Student service fee: approx. 200 EUR per semester (includes a public transport ticket valid for the entire semester)

Costs of living

You will need a minimum of about 1,000 EUR per month (including rent, food, clothing, insurance, books, and study materials).

Requirements

Academic admission requirements

You need a BSc in biology, ecology or a related field with good grades. Detailed information about the application process is provided on our website.

Language requirements

  • English B2
  • German A1, can be acquired in the first year

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by 15 June for enrolment in the upcoming winter semester. Details about the application process are available on our website.

Submit application

The application process is explained on the website of the EEC programme.

Financing information

Funding opportunities within the institution

No

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students from EU member states and Switzerland do not need a work permit. Students from non-EU states who are registered at a German university are allowed to work 140 days per year.
Please note that almost all employers require good German language skills.

Additional support

Accommodation

The International Office will try to assist students in finding a room in a student dormitory or on the private market. The price for a room in a student dormitory ranges from approx. 300 EUR to 450 EUR per month.
For more information about student housing, please contact international.accommodation@ur.de.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

See details below

General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Support is given by the International Office of the University of Regensburg.

Contact

University of Regensburg

Faculty of Biology and Pre-Clinical Medicine

93053 Regensburg

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