Overview

The master’s programme in Biotechnology at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a degree programme which serves to deepen and extend students’ pre-vocational academic education, building on the basis provided by a bachelor degree programme

Employment opportunities

Graduates of this master's study programme work in the public sector (organizations, interest groups, research- and testing institutions, certification offices, quality management) as well as the private sector (biotech-, chemical- and pharmaceutical industry, start-ups and consulting).

The employment opportunities are diverse, from occupations in scientific research and development, in the planning, control and monitoring of biotechnological processes and applications, to the development of processes in the production of biological substances.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics

Bioprocess Engineering

Medical Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology

Environmental Biotechnology

Protein Engineering and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 8 other Masters in Biotechnology in Austria

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduates of the bachelor’s programme in Food Science and Biotechnology offered by BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna are eligible for admission provided the necessary requirements for English language proficieny are met.

For graduates of other bachelor's programmes learning outcomes required for admission are defined in the curriculum.
In addition, knowledge of English at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

1454 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biotechnology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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