Overview
Applied Limnology from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna provides the assessment of human impacts, the conservation of endangered species and habitats, the development of appropriate restoration measures and the validation of management actions. Study Applied Limnology at BOKU in international class-rooms with students of more than 10 countries from 4 continents.
Careers
Graduates of the programme make substantial contributions in the following sectors: research and higher education; environmental management companies; GO's & NGO's; international organisations such as the European Commission, UNESCO, FAO & International River/Lake Commissions; development cooperation agencies; national and international environmental associations; and consultancy.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Limnology
- Limnochemistry and nutrient cycling
- Ecology of aquatic systems
- Taxonomy and ecology of benthic invertebrates
- Ecology of fishes
- Physical environment of riverine landscape
- Aquatic biomonitoring and –assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- EU/EEA students or memb of the Personengruppenverordnung can enroll within the normal and extended period.
- Extended enrollment period for winter - 1.10 - 30.11
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Studies EcologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed Application form
- Evidence of previous studies (bachelor degree, diploma)
- Transcript stating subjects, marks, ECTS and contens of teaching
- Fulfillment of the special University entrance qualification
- CV
- Evidence of adequate proficiency of English (for English-language Master programmes)
- Evidence of adequate proficiency in German A2 or C1
Tuition Fee
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International
1452 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
726 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Vienna
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.