International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology (ISATEC, Study Profile in the Marine Biology MSc Programme)

English-taught DAAD-EPOS-supported study profile within the Marine Biology MSc that focuses on aquatic tropical ecology, biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and applied tropical aquatic research.

Academic requirements

Must submit motivation letter, CV, transcript.

Minimum GPA

The reviewed official ISATEC application page states that applicants need an average grade point equivalent to at least 2.5 in the German system.

English requirements

The reviewed official ISATEC application page states that applicants need English at C1 level. It accepts TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS 7.0, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade A, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C, Cambridge ESOL level C1 or C2, UNIcert III, or an equivalent standard.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official ISATEC application page states that applicants need a BSc or diploma in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, geosciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, ecology, or another subject-related programme with at least 180 credit points and a course profile that suits the programme.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 425.40 per semester (current semester contribution published by the University of Bremen for Winter Semester 2025/26).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 425.40 per semester (current semester contribution published by the University of Bremen for Winter Semester 2025/26).

The reviewed official ISATEC page states that graduates work in research, environmental management, biodiversity conservation, aquatic-resource governance, and related international ecological fields.

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