Overview

This Terrestrial Ecology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona supports the study of terrestrial ecosystems, enabling investigation into how environmental pressures affect species, habitats, and ecological processes.

Key Facts

The academic environment integrates research groups and infrastructures from specialised ecological departments and research centres, providing access to expertise and resources in ecological science. Candidates engage with key areas such as biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and environmental change, contributing to the development of knowledge for conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of natural systems.

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 scientific infrastructures, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a collaborative and research-focused environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity
Global Change
Ecosystem Functioning
Ecological Research Methods
Conservation and Restoration Ecology
Environmental Monitoring
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Ecology

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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 or equivalent qualification (e.g. DEA) enabling research in ecology, biodiversity conservation, or related fields
Personal interview with the programme coordinator required
Good command of English (reading and speaking) required
Research experience (courses, conferences, publications) in the field considered
Academic record evaluated (60%)
Personal interview assessed (20%)
Research experience considered (10%)
English proficiency evaluated (10%)

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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.

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Scholarships Information

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