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 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science Ecology

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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90

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.

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

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Scholarships Information

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