Overview

At Biology - Biodiversity, Conservation and Restoration from University of Antwerp biology is a fundamental scientific discipline focusing on formulating and testing hypotheses through observations and experiments in the lab or the field. As a Biology student, you will actively participate in state-of the-art research performed at the Department of Biology.

The teaching is supported by the staff and expertise of the research groups. In the specialisation “Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration”, emphasis lies on the global biodiversity crisis, one of the key elements of global change.

Links with society, for example, biodiversity policy, legislation and international treaties, will also be highlighted. Students will undertake an internship with an external organisation involved in conservation/restoration.

Your future

The value of biodiversity to society means that expertise/specialist knowledge in conservation and restoration is a much sought asset. As a specialist in conservation and restoration, you will analyse policy and influence decision-making in the field of biodiversity protection. Research offers another career opportunity in Belgium and also abroad.

Accreditation

All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Plant Ecology

Biostatistics

Geografic information systems

Ecology of populations and communities

Landscape ecology

Conservation biogeography

Habitat conservation

Conservation and society

Conservation genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 10 other Masters in Biology in Belgium

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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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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the Master programme in Biology, specialisation 'Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration', a student should have a strong scientific background including basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Knowledge of the basic principles of statistics is crucial.

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. They can do so in two ways:
- Either by submitting a language certificate showing their TOEFL iBT, IELTS, ITACE or Cambridge English certificate (the level required can be checked on: www.uantwerpen.be/admission)
- Or by submitting proof that your prior university degree was taught in English, provided that the transcripts confirm that the entire study was completed in English.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

5800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5800 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 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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