Overview

The 12-month taught Limnology and Wetland Management program at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is followed by a 12-months MSc research period at any of the partner universities. The programme provides knowledge and practical skills towards the conservation and sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems and aquatic resources in different climatic and socio-cultural environments.

Graduates are qualified to investigate, monitor and manage freshwater ecosystems in both temperate and tropical zones by applying their ecological, technical, socio-economic and intercultural communication skills.

Field-studies and excursions to various surface waters, including Kenyan "Flamingo lakes", Lake Victoria and the Kenyan coastline are integral parts of the curriculum. Dedicated academic and supporting staff is facilitating study progress, general student affairs, acquisition of housing and travel/transfers in all 3 countries.

Career prospects

Graduates of the programme make substantial contributions in the following sectors: research and higher education; GO's & NGO's; international organisations such as UN, FAO, & International River/Lake Commissions; development cooperation agencies; national and international environmental associations; environmental management companies; and consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Taxonomy and Ecology of Benthic Invertebrates

Ecology of Fishes

Physical Environment of Riverine Landscape

Aquatic Biomonitoring and–Assessment

Restoration and Conservation of Riverine Landscapes

Applications in River Landscape Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Marine Science

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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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Motivation Letter (in English)
Curriculum Vitae (in English)

2 recommendation letters of habilitated professors of BOKU (O.Prof., Ao.Prof., Univ.Prof., Priv.Doz., Assoc. Prof.)

Language certificate. Can also be the language examination of the BOKU-International Relations

Transcripts of records of the bachelor and master studies in English including the weighted grade point average

Degree Certificates (Bachelor Degree, including back site with date + stamp)

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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

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 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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