Overview

This Biodiversity programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the origin, evolution, and maintenance of biodiversity, supporting research into animal, plant, and human diversity within changing environmental conditions. It enables investigation into the impacts of global challenges such as climate change, habitat alteration, and species extinction.

Key Facts

The academic environment promotes both basic and applied research, including biodiversity conservation, resource management, and the study of human–environment interactions. Candidates engage with diverse topics such as biological anthropology, ecological systems, and species diversity, while exploring applications in environmental, biomedical, and socio-economic contexts.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on research design, monitoring progress, facilitating access to research infrastructures, and supporting thesis preparation and completion, with opportunities for collaboration across institutions and applied settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Biodiversity
Vegetal Biodiversity
Biological Anthropology
Conservation and Management of Biodiversity
Ecology and Environmental Change
Biodiversity Applications
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation

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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

Master’s degree (≥60 ECTS with research component) in Biodiversity, Biological Anthropology, Primatology, Aquaculture, or related fields preferred
Equivalent qualifications (≥300 ECTS) in related areas such as biology, environmental sciences, engineering, anthropology, or archaeology accepted
CV and academic record evaluated for suitability
Acceptance from a programme lecturer to act as thesis supervisor or tutor required
Availability of research funding or grants considered an advantage

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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

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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