Program Overview
The Applied Limnology at BOKU University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Limnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 727 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Limnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Basics in limnology
- Ecology of aquatic organisms
- Basics in applied limnology
- Aquatic ecosystem management
- Scientific methods
- Research proposal & master seminar
- Ecohydromorphological monitoring
- Fish monitoring and assessment
- Benthic invertebrate monitoring and assessment
- Environmental impacts on riverine ecosystems
- Restoration & conservation of riverine landscapes
- Planning and management
- Interdisciplinarity and socioeconomics
- Aquatic plants
- Fisheries management and aquaculture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The BOKU Centre of Education is responsible for the formal admission of applications.
- Ideally, applicants fulfil all admission requirements as defined in the curriculum BEFORE they apply for the master programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 727 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 727 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact BOKU University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
Austria
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months