Ecology and Evolution, Master Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	Full-time	2 years	find out	find out	EUR 23490 per year

About Ecology and Evolution, Master Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level?

If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, a Master's programme in Ecology and Evolution at VU Amsterdam is for you.

You'll study ecology from a plant, animal, fungal, bacterial and systems perspective. You'll also explore ecological and evolutionary processes at a molecular level and on a regional and global scale. In addition, you'll carry out field observations and experiments to identify evolutionary and/or ecosystem patterns and functions.

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Entry requirements

Admission is based on a strict selection procedure. The Faculty's Admission Board will decide on your admission after having evaluated your complete online application. In order to gain admission to one of our Master's programmes, you will need to have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.

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Masters Webinar

Each year we organise an online session for aspiring Master's students that covers all you need to know about the application process and beyond. This year, the International Master's webinar will take place on Tuesday 15 October at 16:00 (CET).

During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:

Discover what it is like to study at VU Amsterdam;
Learn everything you need to know about the admission and application process;
Get the latest insights on scholarship opportunities;
Hear first-hand experiences from one of our current international students about being a student in the Netherlands' dynamic capital city.

Bachelors Webinar

Each year we organise an online session for aspiring Bachelor's students that covers all you need to know about the application process and beyond. This year, the International Bachelor's webinar will take place on Thursday 24 October at 16:00 (CET).

During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:

Discover what it is like to study at VU Amsterdam;
Learn everything you need to know about the admission and application process;
Ask all your questions about the housing market in Amsterdam;
Hear first-hand experiences from one of our current international students about being a student in the Netherlands' dynamic capital city.