Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct, Apr
Available Intake(s)
In this Master's degree programme, you will learn about the state of the art in the various specialised fields of ecology, evolutionary research and scientific nature conservation. The programme is research-oriented and concentrates on a broad spectrum of modern research methods, with a supplementary focus on application aspects. This research-oriented Master’s degree programme focuses on organismic biology, meaning “entire” organisms, their reciprocal interactions, and their relationship to the abiotic environment. A broad array of module courses range from the theoretical foundations of ecology and evolution to their application in such fields as sustainability research or species conservation. The courses within a module (lectures, seminars, tutorials, internships) cover the entire spectrum from aquatic and plant ecology to animal ecology and biodiversity research, to molecular and organismic evolutionary biology, to scientific nature conservation. Your education will focus on learning the current state of knowledge in the various fields of specialisation as well as a broad spectrum of methodologies in the laboratory, in field studies, and computer-supported modelling. Small learning groups enable early and individualised contact to our broadly skilled instructors.
A GCQ360 counsellor can help you with eligibility, documents, and your application timeline.
All information on course organisation and programme structure can be found here. | International guest lecturers Specialist literature in other languages | German language courses: No | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 February The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 August
Please check this website.
A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A2 UNIcert® Deutsch: UNIcert® Basis telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A2 ÖSD Zertifikat: A2 Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD): Deutsches Sprachdiplom A2 Reading: A2 Listening: A2 Speaking: A2 Writing: A2
A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A2 UNIcert® Deutsch: UNIcert® Basis telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A2 ÖSD Zertifikat: A2 Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD): Deutsches Sprachdiplom A2 Reading: A2 Listening: A2 Speaking: A2 Writing: A2
Tuition Fee
No tuition fee
This university charges no tuition fee. A compulsory semester contribution (administration, student services and usually a local transport pass) is normally still payable and is not included here.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
No tuition is charged for studying at the University of Potsdam (with the exception of a few continuing education courses). However, there is an administrative fee that includes a semester ticket entitling you to free use of public transport all over Brandenburg and Berlin as well as regional/local trains all over Germany. More information here
No
There are several student dormitories in Potsdam. These are administered exclusively by Brandenburg's Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg"). You can apply for a room in one of these dormitories if you are under the age of 30. If you are a Master's student, you can only apply if the degree at the University of Potsdam is your first Master's programme. Additionally, there are also a few private dormitories in Potsdam, to which these conditions do not apply. However, many students prefer to find an apartment in Potsdam or Berlin, which they often share with fellow students. The housing market is very tight, so please start looking for an accommodation as early as possible. For information on how to register for a dorm room or find accommodation elsewhere, please click here.
The average monthly living expenditures of students at the University of Potsdam are 941 EUR, but this can vary between 600 and 1,100 EUR, largely depending on accommodation. A more detailed list of the average monthly expenditures of our students can be found here.
Join our online Master's Info Day on 12 March 2027 to learn about the Master’s programmes of the University of Potsdam, career prospectives, and life in Potsdam. For more information about studying with us, please visit our website, where you can also discover the UP through our image film.
A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A2 UNIcert® Deutsch: UNIcert® Basis telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A2 ÖSD Zertifikat: A2 Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD): Deutsches Sprachdiplom A2 Reading: A2 Listening: A2 Speaking: A2 Writing: A2
None
Yes
Job opportunities for students alongside their studies are numerous. Depending on personal and professional skills, students can find jobs in the service sector (e.g. in restaurants, supermarkets, cinemas, museums, theatres, etc.) or work as student research assistants at the University of Potsdam or at one of the many non-university research institutions located in the area. Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is located just around the corner, and students can also find jobs there. Please see this website for further information.
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The Career Service of the University of Potsdam supports students and graduates who want to actively shape their careers. The aim is to ensure comprehensive career orientation and to provide opportunities for the development of professional skills. The Career Service offers workshops, seminars, and individual counselling. There are information pages on a wide range of occupational fields as well as a database of internships and jobs. Many of the services are also available in English. For more info, visit https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/career-service.
The International Office and the Central Student Advisory Service support international students in preparing for their studies and life in Potsdam.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
Funding
EUR Not specified
Religious individuals, priests, or laypeople; topics must concern Latin America or Vatican II themes.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation (EEC) is a Master program in Biology offered by Universität Potsdam in Potsdam, Germany.
Minimum qualification required: All information about the academic admission requirements can be found here..
A minimum TOEFL score of 75.0 is required for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Universität Potsdam.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Potsdam campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation (EEC) at Universität Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
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