Ecosystem biology and ecology

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice - Faculty of Science

Key information
Field of study:
Biology
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P0511D030057
ISCED code:
0511
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 2
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 2

The programme focuses on the study of processes at the level of whole ecosystems, i.e. the flows of matter, energy and information between their individual compartments. The programme is highly interdisciplinary and integrates plant and animal ecology in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Innovative research methods such as next-generation sequencing, stable isotopes, stoichiometry, mesocosm experiments and many others are available to any applicant. A strong emphasis is placed on the experimental approach, and students' ability to design, analyze, and evaluate experiments. The programme is accredited jointly with the Biology Centre of AS CR in České Budějovice

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

Article 3. Apply to the Doctoral study programme through STAG within the stated dates, with annexes and admission fee (Article 5). Applicants may be: a) Czech Republic citizens meeting this decision; b) foreign nationals meeting special rules for foreign nationals at universities in Czechia. Include programme name and supervisor who agrees to supervise you. Attach: detailed CV; certified PDF of university diploma/s via authorised conversion under Section 22 of Act No. 300/2008 Coll. and study details (Study Report or diploma supplement); dissertation project form; recommendation from academic staff other than supervisor; optionally papers, reviews, course, internship and language certificates. Faculty of Science USB: Branišovská 1760, 370 05 ČB, T/+420 387 776 201, F/+420 387 776 226.

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You will learn to comprehensively design and conduct experiments, analyze the consequences of environmental changes on the structure and functionality of ecosystems, their subsystems and components (individuals, populations, communities), monitor the processes of energy flow and substance cycling in ecosystems, work with new techniques in current research, write and present scientific publications and project outputs. Graduate destinations include: scientific researcher or scientific-pedagogical worker at universities and research institutes, employee of state administration bodies, especially the management functions of professional sections of state administration (Ministry of Environment, regional authorities etc.), employee of nature protection authorities (Nature Conservation Agency, administration of national parks and protected landscape areas), independent expert of agencies for regional development, environment, EU funds, etc., commercial organizations - manager in the field of environmental issues, corporate ecologist, consultant for environmental issues (projects, expert opinions), employee of environmental laboratory services, employee of non-governmental environmental organizations.

Study fee
Study fee amount:
20.00 - 20.00 CZK / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]

Fee for study in English language the possibility of paying the adjusted tuition fee in installments. ☐ 10,000 CZK per semester ☐ 5,000 CZK per quarter

University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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Contacts

Field of study:
Biology
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P0511D030057
ISCED code:
0511
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 2
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 2

The programme focuses on the study of processes at the level of whole ecosystems, i.e. the flows of matter, energy and information between their individual compartments. The programme is highly interdisciplinary and integrates plant and animal ecology in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Innovative research methods such as next-generation sequencing, stable isotopes, stoichiometry, mesocosm experiments and many others are available to any applicant. A strong emphasis is placed on the experimental approach, and students' ability to design, analyze, and evaluate experiments. The programme is accredited jointly with the Biology Centre of AS CR in České Budějovice

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

Article 3. Apply to the Doctoral study programme through STAG within the stated dates, with annexes and admission fee (Article 5). Applicants may be: a) Czech Republic citizens meeting this decision; b) foreign nationals meeting special rules for foreign nationals at universities in Czechia. Include programme name and supervisor who agrees to supervise you. Attach: detailed CV; certified PDF of university diploma/s via authorised conversion under Section 22 of Act No. 300/2008 Coll. and study details (Study Report or diploma supplement); dissertation project form; recommendation from academic staff other than supervisor; optionally papers, reviews, course, internship and language certificates. Faculty of Science USB: Branišovská 1760, 370 05 ČB, T/+420 387 776 201, F/+420 387 776 226.

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You will learn to comprehensively design and conduct experiments, analyze the consequences of environmental changes on the structure and functionality of ecosystems, their subsystems and components (individuals, populations, communities), monitor the processes of energy flow and substance cycling in ecosystems, work with new techniques in current research, write and present scientific publications and project outputs. Graduate destinations include: scientific researcher or scientific-pedagogical worker at universities and research institutes, employee of state administration bodies, especially the management functions of professional sections of state administration (Ministry of Environment, regional authorities etc.), employee of nature protection authorities (Nature Conservation Agency, administration of national parks and protected landscape areas), independent expert of agencies for regional development, environment, EU funds, etc., commercial organizations - manager in the field of environmental issues, corporate ecologist, consultant for environmental issues (projects, expert opinions), employee of environmental laboratory services, employee of non-governmental environmental organizations.

Study fee

Study fee amount:
20.00 - 20.00 CZK / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]

Fee for study in English language the possibility of paying the adjusted tuition fee in installments. ☐ 10,000 CZK per semester ☐ 5,000 CZK per quarter

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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