
Biological Sciences: Ecology and Evolution
Master

The two-year track Ecology and Evolution in the Master's programme Biological Sciences promotes understanding of the relationships between living organisms, the evolution of species and the function of ecosystems, in order to contribute to more sustainability on earth.
Here's why you want to study Ecology and Evolution (track) at the UvA
Biological research at the UvA is carried out at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS).
We aim to unravel how organisms and ecosystems function in all their complexity, and how they change because of natural processes and human influence.
Specialised tracks
There are four specialised study tracks, each with its own focus within the larger field of biology research, and one more general track.
Ecology and Evolution will suit you, if you...
- Are looking for expert training to thoroughly understand how plant and animal species originate and together shape communities that inhabit the ecosystems on our planet.
- Want to explore the options to improve and protect the earth's biodiversity.
- Are interested in a wide choice of courses and internships in the Netherlands, Europe or anywhere in the world.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 25,900
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 23,500
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
- 7.0
- IELTS overall band
- 190
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
Tuition fees | |
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€ 2,601 | |
€ 25,900 | |
€ 23,500 |
Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '25 | 1 May '25 | 1 Feb '25 |
Contact
Main addressGebouw E, Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
020-525 1401
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