Master Biodiversité, écologie et évolution – Ecologie de l’Anthropocène : urbanisation, biodiversité, eau (M2) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

The Master’s program Ecology of the Anthropocene: Urbanization, Biodiversity, Water aims to train expert ecologists and researchers to pluridisciplinary studies with other human, environmental, or technological sciences whose contributions are essential to understanding the functioning of ecosystems in the Anthropocene. Our objective is to develop a holistic vision of ecosystems during the course of training.

Faculty: UFR Biosciences (Biologie, Biochimie) | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route; taught in French and English | Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Career pathways

The EAube pathway aims to train researchers and experts able to address anthropocene issues by understanding ecological and human challenges; employment envisaged after the Master's includes doctorates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The BEE - EAube master's degree is primarily aimed at students with a degree in life sciences, with a background in ecology, evolution and data analysis. Applications from students from other disciplines in life sciences, earth sciences or geography will also be considered with interest.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Master) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (master); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat.univ-lyon1.fr/

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