This 2-year Master's programme in Ecology trains students in modern ecological research. Courses focus on ecological theory as well as on the analysis and interpretation of ecological data using modern computational approaches. The programme puts strong emphasis on interactions among organisms, their relationships with the environment, and the consequences for populations and community functioning.

A substantial part of the programme is dedicated to independent student research. Nearly half of the credits are awarded for a research project carried out over the course of the programme, which forms the basis of the master's thesis. Outstanding projects may be published with the student as the first author. Lecturers and thesis supervisors are active researchers, frequently collaborating with Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

Students will develop critical thinking, gain a solid foundation in statistics, build hands-on skills in field, lab, or data-driven ecological research, and learn how to present their work and write successful grant proposals. Several field trips and applied nature-conservation courses further broaden students' experience and skills. Graduates will be well prepared to pursue a PhD study in Ecology at leading universities and research institutes worldwide.

The programme was launched in 2019, building on the successful Quantitative Ecology Module lead by prof. Jan Lepš since 2011.

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Outline

• Applications open: July 2025
• Application deadline: 31 October 2025
• Study start: February 2026
• Study duration: 2 years

New students are admitted twice a year. Usual application deadlines are mid-May (for study starting in mid-September) and end of October (for study starting in mid-February).

Fees

Fee for study in foreign language (tuition fee):

• EU citizens: 500 CZK per year (≈ 20 EUR)
• Non-EU: 12,000 CZK per year (≈ 480 EUR)

+ application fee: 700 CZK (≈ 30 EUR)
+ fee for recognition of foreign education: 700 CZK (≈ 30 EUR)

How to apply

You can apply on-line: E-application

Please review the admission guidelines.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.