PhDEnvironmental Sciences and Applied Biology
| Study location | Estonia |
|---|---|
| Academic field | Life science 13.0 (ISCED 42) Agricultural biology (JACS D710) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD |
| Course code | 80130 |
| Tuition fee | FREE |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €100 one-time The application fee is 100 EUR per applicant, which enables to apply for 2 programme (NB! in the case of PhD level only for 1 programme). The application fee is non-refundable! Applicants who have completed previous study level in Estonia or have Estonian citizenship are exempted from the application fee. Please see more information www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/ |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Admission requirements: magistrikraad (Master’s degree) or corresponding qualification The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. Candidates are expected to send their paper documents to the higher education institution of their first preference. In case of EMÜ, following postal address is valid: |
|---|
| Language requirements | English - A recent* TOEFL Certificate: only internet-based test scores are accepted, with minimum score being 61. *no more than two years’ old. |
|---|
| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Inserting a motivational letter is required for this programme. Doctoral thesis project – recognized by the supervisor at Estonian University of Life Sciences For more information and the complete list of required documents, please see our homepage |
|---|
| More information |
|---|
Overview
General objectives of the programme: the training of competent teachers, researchers and top specialists in environmental sciences and applied ecology and associated areas. The knowledge’s and skills enable the graduate qualified in the Environmental Sciences and Applied Biology work at institutions of higher education, research and development institutes, as experts in government agencies, in local authorities, in systems for the protection of nature and the environment, in agricultural production and the sector that serves it.
Programme structure
240 ECTS (basic study 20 ECTS, speciality study 35-40 ECTS, optional subjects 0-5 ECTS, doctoral thesis 180 ECTS).
Students have to pass all compulsory courses and defend the Doctoral thesis.
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Time