Overview

The degree programme in Botany focuses on combining the special fields of systematic and evolutionary botany, structural botany and molecular plant biology. It promotes interdisciplinary networking, also with non-botanical disciplines.

In addition, graduates are qualified to represent the discipline adequately, both in basic research as well as in applied research areas.

Key facts:

The master’s programme consists of the compulsory modules Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Structural Botany, Molecular Biology of Plants, Basic Methods of Botany, Advanced Methods of Botany and Specific Research Project, as well as an individual specialisation (elective courses). In addition, students have to write a master's thesis and pass a master’s examination.

Career

Graduates of this degree programme have the opportunity to pursue a career in the following occupational fields:

research at universities and at public or private non-university research institutions
basic and applied research in the business sector, or in other business-oriented fields, such as agricultural and environmental sciences, medical and pharmaceutical research.
species protection at NGOs, environmental organisations or national parks

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systematic and Evolutionary Botany

Structural Botany

Molecular Biology of Plants

Basic Methods of Botany

Advanced Methods of Botany

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Botany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

You must hold an eligible higher education degree of at least three years from a post-secondary educational institution in the same discipline as the master programme you intend to study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1504 EUR / year

≈ 1504 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

778 EUR / year

≈ 778 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Funding

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