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M.Sc. Organismal Biology, Biodiversity and Evolution

Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin) Berlin

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 Aug
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About the programme

Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin) is a renowned institution known for its excellence in research and teaching. The university offers a course in Organismal Biology, Biodiversity and Evolution, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the diversity of life on Earth and the processes that have shaped it. The course covers topics such as evolutionary theory, phylogenetics, and ecological interactions, and students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and fieldwork. With its strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving, the course equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in fields such as conservation, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Overall, HU Berlin's Organismal Biology, Biodiversity and Evolution course offers a rigorous and rewarding educational experience for students passionate about the natural world.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Organismal Biology, Biodiversity and Evolution at Humboldt University of Berlin (HU Berlin)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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APS verification

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Prerequisites

Prospective students require a first academic degree obtained in a course of study with a minimum length of three years in a biological field; usually, a bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent. All of the following academic requirements must be met by the applicants to be admitted to this consecutive program. To prove the former, applicants are required to complete the Self-Assessment form. Further information on requirements and the certificates to be submitted can be found in the subject-specific Admission Regulations available in German.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Organismal Biology, Biodiversity and Evolution

Standard documents checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
  • Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
  • English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Passport copy
  • APS certificate (if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam)

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online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Abt. VI Internationales

Address

Street

Unter den Linden 6

Zipcode10117City

Berlin

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Estimated year-1 total cost

22,944 – 34,344 EUR

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Additional fee information

Application fees-€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional

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