Overview

If you’re interested in understanding biodiversity, ecology and evolution in all their facets it could be for you. It’s a joint programme between four European universities:

- VU, the Netherlands

- University of Rennes, France

- University of Göttingen, Germany

- University of Aarhus, Denmark

Key facts:

You will spend your first year at the VU Amsterdam. In the second year, you’ll choose one of the three partner universities. When you’ve completed your degree you will have a ‘double degree’ i.e. an Msc in Ecology from the VU and an Msc from the partner university.Ecology and Evolution (Joint Degree 3 Universities) - Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution is offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Employability, Skills and Career

Masterclasses in Ecology and Evolution

Research Project Ecology and Evolution 1

Current Trends in Ecology & Evolution

Ecological Data Analysis

Scientific Writing in English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Ecology Environmental Sciences View 19 other Masters in Earth Sciences 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Ecology and Evolution programme is open to both Dutch and international students. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
In order to gain admission to the Ecology and Evolution Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelor's degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the programme (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).

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

14690 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14690 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

14690 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14690 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 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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