Overview

Provided are in-depth knowledge of biological systems with a clear focus to current research in organismic and evolutionary biology.

The study is interdisciplinary, so that competencies in ecology, biodiversity (including taxonomic knowledge), evolutionary biology, paleontology, systematics and phylogenetics can be acquired at different organizational levels and for different groups of organisms.

Career opportunities

Our graduates in the Evolution, Ecology and Systematics programme from Friedrich Schiller University Jena will be able to carry out research-oriented activities at universities, non-university research institutions, museums, public authorities, associations or the private sector.

Our graduates acquire the communicative skills required to present scientific results to the public and can also gain international experience through the possibility of a semester abroad.

In particular, the Master's program qualifies for scientific careers and is the prerequisite for a postgraduate doctoral studies in Zoology, Botany, Systematics, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology and Functional Biodiversity Research at the FSU Jena as well as in Germany and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolutionary Research

Ecology and Diversity

Species Identification

Experimental Design and Analysis of Biological Data

Comparative Evolutionary Developmental Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jena, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Biochemistry View 37 other Masters in Ecology in Germany

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Registration form

CV

Motivation letter

University entrance qualification certificate

Previous university degrees earned

Corresponding transcripts

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of subject-specific practical experience

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

In Jena, there are no tuition fees (unless they have studied for a very long time in Germany already). Semester contribution - € 305,05

Living costs

Jena

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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