Overview

The Ecological, Veterinary, Agronomic, and Bioengineering Sciences programme offered by INSA Toulouse - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées provides doctoral training in biological sciences, focusing on the study of interactions between living systems at different scales, from genomes and populations to communities and ecosystems. It supports both fundamental research and applied studies, covering areas such as evolutionary dynamics, ecosystem functioning, and biological production systems.

Key Facts

Students explore a broad range of research themes including biodiversity, global environmental change, sustainable development, food safety, and bioprocesses. The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, enabling the study of complex biological systems, including microbial communities, plant–microorganism interactions, and ecological disturbances affecting natural environments.

The programme also promotes understanding of environmental management and biological resource use through diverse research settings and collaborative structures. Students develop expertise in analyzing ecological risks, biological development, and system performance, contributing to research in areas such as ecosystem dynamics, health-related biology, and sustainable biosystems.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Evolutionary Biology and System Dynamics
Ecosystem Functioning and Biodiversity
Microbial Systems and Interactions
Plant–Microorganism Interactions
Bioprocesses and Biological Production Systems
Environmental Change and Sustainable Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

deadline: April 10

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toulouse, France

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Veterinary Medicine 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

INSA Toulouse - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées ID card (both sides) or Passport
Proof of funding (employment contract, certificate of scholarship) for the 3 years of your PhD
Master degree or equivalent in Ecological, Veterinary, Agronomic, or Bioengineering Sciences
CVEC certificate
Liability insurance certificate (covering material damage and personal injury for the whole 2023/2024)
Extract of the original birth certificate + translated version (for international students, if 1st registration at INSA Toulouse only)
1 ID picture for the student card: between 1Mo and 2Mo (1600 x 1200 dots maximum), portrait of the face to the shoulders, on a neutral and bright background (NO dark or badly framed pictures), JPG format

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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

2895 EUR / year

≈ 2895 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

397 EUR / year

≈ 397 EUR / year

Living costs

Toulouse

France

799 - 1154 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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