Ecology, Master of Science

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Würzburg, GermanyBiology & Life Sciences

Free TuitionAPS Required, duration and mode of study The winter semester begins mid-October. The summer semester begins mid-April.

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

The Ecology MSc is a multidisciplinary biosciences programme combining plant ecology, animal ecology, conservation biology, and tropical biology.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Proof of experimental laboratory experience, preferably by an experimental thesis comprising a minimum of 10 ECTS.
Minimum GPA: The official Master Biosciences qualification page requires an average grade of 3.0 or better in the Bavarian grading system.
English requirements: The official Master Biosciences application page requires English proven by TOEFL 570 paper / 240 computer / 90 iBT, IELTS 6.5 or better, Cambridge CAE, an English-taught bachelor's degree, or equivalent approval by the Faculty of Biology admission committee.
German requirements: German language skills (e.g. B1 CEFR) are highly recommended and may be achieved during the first phase of the programme.

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Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Biology or an equivalent degree that fulfils the Faculty of Biology's Subject Specific Criteria for Bioscientific Study Programmes (Fachkanon Biologie), including the required biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biostatistics background.

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official University of Würzburg semester-fee page.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official University of Würzburg semester-fee page.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental protection, conservation, research, and sustainability-related policy and practice.

Typical job roles

EcologistConservation biologistEnvironmental consultantResearch scientistAcademic researcher

Target industries

Environmental consultingGovernment environmental agenciesNon-governmental organizations (NGOs)Research institutionsAcademia

Programme details

Degree: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: , duration and mode of study The winter semester begins mid-October. The summer semester begins mid-April.
Start: Winter semester
Deadline: ~15 July (check website)

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