Overview

The Ecology programme offered by Czech University of Life Sciences Prague provides doctoral training as an interdisciplinary scientific field focused on the relationships between living organisms and their surroundings. It emphasizes biological processes and examines how environmental changes affect the structure and functioning of natural systems.

Key Facts

Students engage with research covering different levels of ecological organization, including individuals, populations, and communities. The programme explores key themes such as interactions among organisms, energy transfer, and the cycling of substances within ecosystems, as well as their development over time.

The programme supports specialization across autecology, demecology, and synecology, reflecting a comprehensive approach to ecological research. Through supervised study and scientific investigation, students develop the ability to analyze ecological systems and contribute to understanding environmental dynamics and sustainability.

Programme Structure

Topics included:

Ecology

Applications of GIS

Bird ecology

Ecosystems of Central Europe

Entomology

Geobotany

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Ecology View 6 other PhDs in Ecology in Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must pass an entrance examination
Before enrolment, all applicants must present a relevant master diploma.

Enrolment takes place at at the start of the academic year, usually end of September

List of required documents

CV
Motivation letter
Proof of completion of the master’s degree – Diploma*
List of grades received in the master’s programme (Diploma Supplement / Transcript of Records).
Statement of approval from the supervisor, which will be provided to the applicant by the Science and Research Officer on request by e-mail, after verification of the supervisor's genuine interest.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 CZK / year

≈ 26000 CZK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

13000 CZK / year

≈ 13000 CZK / year

Living costs

Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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