Overview

Programme details

Students are provided with a strong fundamental and applied knowledge and are prepared for an active role in the scientific research and management of marine and lacustrine systems. The programme adopts a multidisciplinary approach integrating physical, chemical, geological, ecological and societal aspects and including nature conservation and sustainable development.

Oceans & Lakes is an interuniversity programme organised by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the University of Antwerp and Universiteit Gent. You can apply for this programme at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Opportunities offered by the Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes) at the University of Antwerp:

A wide spectrum of disciplines related to marine and lacustrine science and management are covered.

Unique opportunity to re-orientate your study career.

All classes are expertise-based as guaranteed by the large numbers of renowned research groups related to the programme.

A wide spectrum of thesis subjects will be offered by the various research groups associated with the programme including the NIOZ and UCL (associated as visiting professors).

You study together with students from all continents providing the global context of future marine and lacustrine research and management, and more...

Accreditation

All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oceanography

Estuarine and Coastal Systems

River & Lake Ecology

Limnology

Law and Ethics on Conservation of Aquatic Systems

In-situ and Remote Sensing Tools in Aquatic Sciences

Environmental Modelling

Seminars: Case Studies on Biodiversity Management

Integrated Marine Coastal Ecology Field Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

A full-time one-year study programme amounts to 60 ECTS credits (30 ECTS credits per semester), which implies a student workload of about 1500 to 1800 hours. One ECTS credit stands for 25 to 30 hours of work including contact hours, preparatory work, study and assessment.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Marine Science Environmental Sciences View 8 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Belgium

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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

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Oceans & Lakes is open to holders of a bachelor’s degree in :

biology

biochemistry and biotechnology

chemistry

geology

geography

geomatics

bio-engineer science

environmental sciences

For other bachelors in science, applied science and life sciences:

equivalency will be evaluated based on scientific competences and skills of the students by the Oceans & Lakes Steering Committee.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class or equivalent) from a university or recognised equivalent.

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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

7800 EUR / year

≈ 7800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1181 EUR / year

≈ 1181 EUR / year

Additional Details

for 60 credits

Living costs

Antwerpen

Belgium

787 - 1230 EUR / month

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

Funding

The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes (Scholarships with UAntwerp participation). In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities (External scholarships). Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.

Do check with the Belgian embassy in your country whether they have any funding options.

Note that the tuition fee for most of UAntwerp's study programmes is reasonable when compared internationally. The cost of living for students in Belgium is about €16,000 per year.

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