Overview

Botany, as a field of study, has a long tradition at the Charles University and belongs to a group of evolutionary and ecological oriented scientific disciplines.

The Botany at Charles University provides education in systematics, diversity, evolution, and ecology of vascular and non-vascular plants, algae, fungi and related organisms. The study comprises both theoretical and practical education by means of lectures, seminars, field excursions, and laboratory courses which provide training for research and applied practice.

The graduates elaborate diploma thesis in the fields of systematics, evolution, and ecology of plant species and their populations, and in vegetation and landscape ecology in present and historical perspectives.

Career opportunities

Basic and applied research
Nature conservancy
Educational institutions

Programme Structure

The Master programme offers training in five specialities,

Phycology and Algal Ecology
Bryology and Lichenology
Mycology
Plant Ecology
Vascular Plants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

72 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Botany

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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

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Biology
Motivation letter (A4 size)
Proficiency in English
The single-round exam in form of an oral interview from botany.
The exam is aimed at testing applicant’s general knowledge of the field. The exam includes a discussion about the topic of the applicant’s bachelor thesis and a discussion about a topic for a master thesis.
Examination is assessed with a maximum of 100 points.
During the admission examination, the applicant will present a transcript of the courses completed during previous study.
The admission exam is held in English.

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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

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

Living costs

Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / 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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Scholarships Information

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