Overview
The Marine Sciences programme at Utrecht University offers multidisciplinary cutting-edge knowledge and research in this rapidly developing field.
Seas and oceans play an important role in our day-to-day lives, and over 65% of the world’s population lives or works in coastal areas. Vital for our economy and health – as well as for climate, food, and biodiversity – seas and oceans have immense societal significance.
However, the oceans are changing rapidly as human-induced pollution and CO2 emissions lead to warming, acidification and deoxygenation of seas and oceans. The impact on organisms, ocean chemistry, and currents on short to long timescales is uncertain, affecting ecosystems, but also the economy and policymaking.
Careers
Job opportunities in the private sector may be at companies focussing on hydrocarbon and mineral exploration and production or offshore and other engineering firms or consultancies. You may also find employment at international organisations that are active in coastal areas and oceans, such as the United Nations.
Possible opportunities include :
Dutch government authorities
- Rijkswaterstaat (Public Works and Water Management)
- ministries such as Infrastructure and the Environment Institutes
- the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)
- TNO
- Deltares
- IMARES Research Institute
- the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)
- the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
- the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
- similar international organisations
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Making, Analyzing And Interpreting Observations
- Dynamical Oceanography
- Earth System Modeling
- Wave Attractors
- Paleoceanography And Climate Variability
- Astronomical Climate Forcing And Time Scales
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Biology Marine Studies View 6 other Masters in Marine Studies in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The programme Marine Sciences is open to students with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (e.g. earth sciences, biology, physics, chemistry, physical geography, civil or environmental engineering, applied mathematics) or a bachelor’s degree from a University College.
Tuition Fee
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International
21736 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21736 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.