Overview

Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes) at the University of Antwerp adopts a multidisciplinary approach integrating physical, chemical, geological, ecological and societal aspects and including nature conservation and sustainable development.

Key facts

Opportunities :

A wide spectrum of disciplines related to marine and lacustrine science and management are covered.

Unique opportunity to re-orientate your study career.

All classes are expertise-based as guaranteed by the large numbers of renowned research groups related to the programme.

A wide spectrum of thesis subjects will be offered by the various research groups associated with the programme including the NIOZ and UCL (associated as visiting professors).

You study together with students from all continents providing the global context of future marine and lacustrine research and management, and more...

Accreditation

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oceanography

Estuarine and Coastal Systems

River & Lake Ecology

Limnology

Law and Ethics on Conservation of Aquatic Systems

In-situ and Remote Sensing Tools in Aquatic Sciences

Environmental Modelling

Seminars: Case Studies on Biodiversity Management

Integrated Marine Coastal Ecology Field Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Belgian students must apply here by the deadline of 23 September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

A full-time one-year study programme amounts to 60 ECTS credits (30 ECTS credits per semester), which implies a student workload of about 1500 to 1800 hours. One ECTS credit stands for 25 to 30 hours of work including contact hours, preparatory work, study and assessment.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Marine Science Environmental Sciences View 8 other Masters in Environmental Sciences 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Oceans & Lakes is open to holders of a bachelor’s degree in :

biology

biochemistry and biotechnology

chemistry

geology

geography

geomatics

bio-engineer science

environmental sciences

For other bachelors in science, applied science and life sciences:

equivalency will be evaluated based on scientific competences and skills of the students by the Oceans & Lakes Steering Committee.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class or equivalent) from a university or recognised equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5720 EUR / year

≈ 5720 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1181 EUR / year

≈ 1181 EUR / year

Additional Details

Per full-time year of study or 60 credits

Living costs

Antwerpen

Belgium

787 - 1230 EUR / month

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

Funding

Available scholarships are published on https://www.oceansandlakes.be/node/28

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Overview

Key facts

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Antwerpen

Funding

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