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.

Areas of study

The master’s programme at University of Vienna 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).

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 2023-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Botany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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International

1454 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

As an EU/EEA/CH citizen you only have to pay the Students' Union fee (20.20 Euro).
Non-EU/EEA students pay the fee plus the Students' Union fee of 20.20 Euro

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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