Program Overview
Master Programme Ecology and Ecosystems
The Master programme Ecology and Ecosystems is designed for students who have completed a bachelor or diploma programme in a relevant field. The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of ecological principles and their application to real-world problems.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master programme Ecology and Ecosystems, students must have completed a bachelor or diploma programme in a relevant field, such as biology, ecology, or environmental sciences. The admission requirements are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students may be required to complete supplementary examinations or courses to meet the programme's requirements.
Previous Degree Programmes
The following degree programmes are considered eligible for admission to the Master programme Ecology and Ecosystems:
- Biology (bachelor) from the University of Vienna
- Biology (diploma) with specialisation in Anthropology, Botany, Ecology, Microbiology and Genetics, Paleobiology, or Zoology from the University of Vienna
- Teacher education - teaching subject Biology and Environmental Studies (diploma) from the University of Vienna
- Biology (bachelor) from the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
- Biology (bachelor) from the University of Graz
- Biology (bachelor) from the University of Innsbruck
Supplementary Examinations
Students who have completed a degree programme in a relevant field but do not meet the specific requirements of the Master programme Ecology and Ecosystems may be required to complete supplementary examinations or courses. The supplementary examinations or courses required will depend on the student's previous degree programme and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Completion of a Degree Programme from an EU/EEA Country or Switzerland
Students who have completed a degree programme in a relevant field from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland may be eligible for admission to the Master programme Ecology and Ecosystems. The admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students may be required to complete supplementary examinations or courses to meet the programme's requirements.
Completion of a Degree Programme from a Non-EU/EEA Country
Students who have completed a degree programme in a relevant field from a non-EU/EEA country will have their application examined on an individual basis. The admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students may be required to complete supplementary examinations or courses to meet the programme's requirements.
Degree Programmes
The University of Vienna offers a range of degree programmes, including:
- Bachelor/diploma programmes
- Master programmes
- Doctoral/PhD programmes
- Teacher Education Programme
- Extension curricula and alternative extensions
- Degree programmes in foreign languages
- Postgraduate programmes
Master Programmes
The University of Vienna offers a range of master programmes, including:
- Master programmes by topic
- Master Access Guide
- Joint curricula
Research Areas
The Master programme Ecology and Ecosystems covers a range of research areas, including:
- Evolution
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Conservation biology
- Environmental sciences
