Master study programmes

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Why should you choose the Czech University of Life Sciences (CULS)?Over 17 000 students apply to CULS each year. There are a total of over 22 000 students at the university. Approximately 5 000 students graduate each year.The success of CULS graduates in the labour market has been rising in recent years.CULS cooperates with many international organisa-tions, e.g. the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS), the International Consortium for Agricultural and Related Sciences in Europe (ICA), UNESCO, FAO, WMO, etc.

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences cooperates with:• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala,

Sweden• Universität für Bodenkultur, Vienna, Austria• Wageningen University, Netherlands• Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts,

USA• Växjö University, Sweden• Cranfield University, Great Britain• University of Helsinki, Finland• University of Joensuu, Finland• Katholieke Universiteit  Leuven, Belgium• Technische Universität München, Germany• Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain• Universidad de Cordoba, Spain• Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Italy• Universita degli Studi di Padova, Italy• Technicka univerzita vo Zvolene, Slovensko• Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copen-

hagen, Denmark • University of Hohenheim (UHOH), Stuttgart, Germany• Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland (SGGW)

Programme mobility schemeOur programmes are supported by the EU Erasmus LLP programme, the programmes of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and other programmes. For further information, please click on towww.fzp.czu.cz/internationalstudies

Entrance requirementsCandidates for master programmes must be gradu-ates of a three-year or longer bachelor study pro-gramme at a university, or a recognized equivalent.

Our master programmes are here for you to improve your theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of environmental issuesThe Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences (CULS) is one of the lead-ing faculties dealing with environmental protec-tion in the Czech Republic. The Faculty is located in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. CULS is a member of the ELLS consortium, a network of leading universities cooperating in the fields of natural resources management, agricultural and forestry sciences, life sciences, veterinary sciences, food sciences, and environmental sciences.

We offer three two-year master programmes for foreign students, all of which are taught in English language.

The courses are presented by experienced profes-sors and specialists with an extensive international research background. Our graduates have very good job prospects in various institutions specializing in environmental conservation, landscape planning, water resources management, and also in other fields of employment offering further professional growth.

Master study programmesEnvironmental Modelling The master study programme in Environmental Modelling is open for students with a bachelor de-gree in a relevant subject area who wish to acquire advanced knowledge and professional skills in de-scribing environmental processes, with emphasis on modelling. Students are well prepared for analyzing important environmental processes and for applying a range of techniques for modelling these processes.Students study how to model the transport of pol-lutants and contaminants in different environments, and how to describe the transport processes in the atmosphere, soil, groundwater and surface water. Graduates are able to combine advanced knowl-edge of applied mathematics and informatics with descriptions of processes. Graduates are prepared for positions as environmen-tal process modellers and as engineers working for national and international institutions.

Land and Water Management The master study programme in Land and Water Management is open for graduates of the bachelor programme in Landscape and Water Resources, and for bachelor graduates with a solid background in environmental sciences, landscape ecology, conservation biology, spatial planning, mathematics and civil engineering, wishing to acquire advanced knowledge and professional skills in Land and Water Management.The studies consist of obligatory courses and re-search-oriented field studies. Specialized knowledge is enhanced by applied statistics, GIS, management and economics, environment law and environment policy. Students can participate in work on real projects dealing with landscape, landscape ecology, water resources, flood management, revitalization and restoration technology, ecology and policy mak-ing in land and water management. Graduates are well qualified to apply new knowl-edge and skills to problems in the area of research and innovation in Land and Water Management. They will find good opportunities for jobs in the sec-tors of environmental and land management, water resources and civil engineering, working for project planning companies, national and international organizations, etc. Graduates can choose to continue their studies at PhD level.

Nature Conservation The master study programme in Nature Conserva-tion is open for graduates of the bachelor study programme in Applied Ecology, and for bachelor graduates with a background in ecology, biology, zoology, botany, geology, conservation biology, land management, landscape ecology or environmental sciences, wishing to acquire advanced knowledge and professional skills in nature conservation.Students acquire comprehensive and profound theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of biology and ecology (geology, zoology, hydrobiol-

ogy, botany, dendrology, genetics, ecology and landscape ecology) for application in conservation biology, biodiversity conservation, plant and animal ecology, applied hydrobiology, etc. They acquire advanced knowledge on a range of methods for conserving the biosphere, for water and landscape ecology, reclamation, watercourse revitalization, soil protection, ecological stress and rehabilitation technology, game management and environmental assessment. The studies centre on sustainable natural resources.We have four PhD study programmes prepared for graduates who would like to continue with their environmental education at a higher level.

Practical informationThe studies are organized on a full-time basis. Gradu-ates of a master programme are awarded the Czech academic title “Ing.” (a master degree equivalent to MSc.). The international recognition of the title is facilitated by the graduate’s diploma supplement in English language, which provides a descriptionof the nature, level, content and status of the degree. De-tailed information about the study application pro-cess, tuition fees, academic calendar and admission requirements is provided on the master programme web pages: http://www.fzp.czu.cz/studiesatfes/.

Intensive Courses and Summer SchoolsThe faculty organizes very popular Intensive Train-ing Courses and Summer Schools for students every year. Our Summer Schools are professionally organized short intensive courses in which you will come into contact with other students, postgradu-ates and young professionals. The topics cover vari-ous themes in environmental sciences, and the focus is on presenting modern solutions.For further information about our Intensive Training Courses and Summer Schools, please click on to the faculty websites.

The CULS CampusThe faculty is located on the main CULS campus, in a quiet part of Prague close to Prague airport. It is fully equipped with all that you will need for a com-fortable life and successful studies. The campus consists of faculty buildings and the buildings of the university management, together will accommoda-tion and dining facilities, the student information centre and extensive sports grounds. In addition, there are a number of restaurants and clubs within the campus. Using the city transpor-tation system (bus and subway), it takes approxi-mately 20 minutes to reach the centre of Prague. The campus thus provides a good range of facilities for studying, living and cultural life, together with all the advantages of the capital city.You will enjoy our modern lecture halls, and you will also be able to visit many places and see the beauty of the Czech Republic on excursions and field trips.

You can choose one of the following programmes

Contact address for applicationsAddress:Faculty of Environmental Sciences,Czech University of Life Science Prague

Kamýcká 129165 21 Prague 6 – Suchdol

Tel. +420 22438 2147e-mail: interntionaloffice@fzp.czu.cz

Websites:www.fzp.czu.cz/enwww.fzp.czu.cz/studiesatfes/

Application deadlinesThe  deadline for applications usually is May 15th. Please use the on-line application form, which is available from January 1st on the application form webpages: http://prijimacky.czu.cz/. The final state-ment of admission is sent before the end of June. More detailed current information can be found on the faculty’s web site www.fzp.czu.cz/en/ or http://www.fzp.czu.cz/studiesatfes/.

The application process consists of the following steps• Applicants submit their application and all relevant

documents

• The Dean’s Office confirms that it has received the application form

• The Dean’s Office calculates the fee that is payable and offers the applicant a place on a study pro-gramme

• The applicant pays the tuition fee

• The Dean’s Office notifies the applicant that she/he has been admitted to the study programme