International Master's degree programme in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation (EEC)

international course, full time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Regensburg
Deadlines
No information

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Biology
  • Ecology

Focus

Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolutionary and Systematic Botany, Theoretical Ecology, Molecular Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Animal Ecology and Evolution, Conservation & Conservation Genetics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics

Target group

This degree course is aimed at students who wish to specialise in the biology of organisms with a focus on nature conservation, experimental and field ecology as well as evolution. The degree course is oriented towards both research and applied science, so that you can qualify both for consecutive doctoral studies in these fields and for work in state administration or non-governmental organisations active in the field of ecology/nature conservation.

Annotation

The programme is taught in English. Modules and courses that are taken as part of a stay abroad at one of the University of Regensburg’s partner universities can be recognised in the Master EEC.

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

First professionally qualifying degree, certificate of academic degree or equivalent academic degree with a standard period of study of at least six semesters (180 CP) in a Bachelor’s degree programme in Biology, Ecology or Biodiversity or a related subject in Geosciences, Environmental Sciences or Life Sciences with a focus on Ecology, Nature Conservation or Evolution (e.g. Geobotany, Evolutionary Biology, Animal Biology, Biogeography); Proof of course-specific aptitude; This is provided by a successfully completed aptitude procedure

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
    The lecture period is interrupted from 24.12.2026 to 6.01.2027 and on 01.11. 2026.
  • Summer semester 2026: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
    The lecture period is interrupted on 26 May 2026.

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

No information

Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Applications for admission to the Master’s degree programme and the aptitude procedure must be submitted to the Faculty of Biology and Preclinical Medicine by 15.06 (cut-off date)

Languages of instruction

Main language

English