How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Microbiome Science is a master’s programme at University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science (MSc). University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
How it compares
Master in Microbiome Science is one of 7 English-taught Science programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 7 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
The University of Vienna runs this English taught master's programme in Microbiome Science. It is a two year degree, 120 ECTS, and it leads to a Master of Science (MSc).
What you study
The programme trains experts in several connected fields. These are molecular biology, biochemistry and genomics of microorganisms, microbial ecology, microbial symbiosis and pathogenesis, and environmental biosciences. The register description names these areas directly. You will work across them rather than staying in one narrow specialism.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. The register does not list detailed admission requirements or deadlines. Applications go straight to the University of Vienna, not through a central portal. Check the programme's own page for the application period and any specific entry requirements. As a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester.
What the register says
The goal of the English taught Master's program in Microbiome Science at the University of Vienna is to train a new generation of experts in the interconnected fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genomics of microorganisms, microbial ecology, microbial symbiosis and pathogenesis, as well as environmental biosciences.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Expert roles in molecular biology, biochemistry or genomics of microorganisms
- Work in microbial ecology
- Positions focused on microbial symbiosis and pathogenesis
- Roles in environmental biosciences
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Microbiome Science taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Vienna. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at University of Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Vienna.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.
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