Overview

Increased population pressure, industrialisation and intensive land use are causing depletion of natural resources and are limiting the performance of land with respect to its functions such as biomass production, carbon sequestration, water purification, etcetera.

The future capacity of soils to support (human) life is at stake, and this has been realised by national and international organisations and governmental bodies, such as the EU. The Soils and Global Change program at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna has been developed to protect the environment and to increase ecosystem resilience. Numerous directives have been developed and implemented that build on scientific knowledge on soil response to external pressures.

Career prospects

Become a world citizen with a large international network and knowledge about how to tackle world problems and a top-level researcher, academic or policymaker trained in soil management under global change with either:

Gain advanced knowledge in soil physics, soil biogeochemistry, land information systems, meteorology and climatology
Learn to understand soil ecosystems under natural conditions and human impact, in relation to global change
Develop a holistic understanding of interactions and processes in ecosystems, using statistical tools and advanced modelling techniques
Qualify for employment in private and public-sector companies and organisations where high level expertise in soil management is required
Lead interdisciplinary groups for development of sustainable environmental solutions at local, regional and global scale

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Possible Impacts Of Climate Change On Water Resources

Soil Pollution And Remediation

In-situ Treatment Of Polluted Soils And Sediments:

Phytoremediation, In-situ Fixation And Attenuation Techniques

Soil Management In Tropical And Subtropical Developing Regions

Soil Fertility And Soil Ecology In Organic Agriculture

Agroforestry In Mountain Regions

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

International Development Soil 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

To enter the IMSOGLO programme, candidates must have at least an academic Bachelor degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits or equal) in pure or applied sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physical geography, geo-ecology, civil or agricultural engineering, environmental or agricultural sciences, etc.) or an equivalent level from a recognised university or engineering college.
The obtained bachelor degree must contain at least 40 ECTS credits or equal in natural sciences, covering at least four of the following disciplines: physics, chemistry, mathematics, ecology, biology, geology, physical geography, environmental sciences and agricultural sciences.
In addition, knowledge of English at level B2/C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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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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