Overview

The Ecology and Evolution (Joint Programme UvA-VU) - Ecology and Evolution course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has an explicit research-oriented character. You will gain the knowledge, skills and insights to operate as an independent professional scientist in the fields of ecology and evolution. You will also be a promising candidate for a subsequent PhD position or other research-related function in a fundamental or applied field of ecology or biology.

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With a Master’s degree in Ecology and Evolution you can follow a broad range of career paths. Some find a position in R&D-related research and others in organisations for policy development, nature management, education or environmental consultancy. Its scientific nature gives this Master’s many career applications outside academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Trends in Ecology & Evolution

Ecological Data Analysis

Science Skills in Ecology & Evolution

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Ecology View 15 other Masters in Ecology in Netherlands

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

Programme-specific requirements

Knowledge and understanding

A minimum of 12 ECTS in Ecology

A minimum of 12 ECTS in Evolution

A minimum of 12 ECTS in Genetics

A minimum of 12 ECTS in Statistics or Mathematics

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Animal and Plant Physiology

Biogeochemistry

Skills

The ability to collect data in a systematic way by means of observations during (laboratory) research and/or fieldwork, as well as through literature review or other authoritative (internet) sources;

The ability to manage the collected data and observations in relation to each other, save, process, interpret them and write a scientific report that meets the Bachelor level;

The ability to clearly define a biological question, along with accompanying assumptions;

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24150 EUR / year

≈ 24150 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 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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Key information

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Delivered

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English requirements

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