Research Focus
The temporal and spatial distribution of biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems, assessment of the quality of aquatic habitats, genetic and ethnic structure of fish and freshwater herbs, analysis of the structure of aquatic food networks, and pollution coercion monitoring and fish, shellfish response biomarkers development.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time doctoral programme with a school year of 3-5 (6-10 semesters).
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Place of study: Fleising
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Timing of application: School attendance throughout the year
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Tuition fees: Tuition free, starting at 2026 97/ term
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Language of instruction: English
Entry Requirements
Academic background: 1) holds master’s degrees in ecology, molecular biology, marine biology, environmental science, fisheries biology, bioinformatics or related fields. Performance requirements: GPA 3.0 and above (United Kingdom standard Merit); Language requirements:
- IELTS7.0
- Or TOEFL total score not less than 100
- Language exemption may be requested if the master’s stage is an English-speaking country and a degree is obtained; Recommendation letter: no request, recommendation letter added
Application Period
Full year available
Tuition and Living Costs
Study and living costs
- Housing: University dormitories are available for Munich industrial students under the age of 30(limited number); out-of-school rental schools will provide you with specific information on how best to find accommodation
- Daily expenses: Costs in Fresing are expected to be between 800 and 1100 euros/month
Career Prospects
TUM Ph.D. students in this field are highly competitive in the job market because of their strong field work skills, their high data analysis skills and their systemic thinking to address real environmental problems.
Academic and scientific institutions
Post-doctoral research: Graduates enter environmental research centres under the umbrella of the Heimhods Federation (HZ) of Germany, relevant research institutes of the Map Institute (e.g. the Institute of Microbiology, Behavioural Biology) or go to the world ’ s top institutions such as the Woods Hole Institute for Ocean Studies (WHOI) and the Swiss Federal Institute for Water Sciences and Technology (EAWAG). University Professor/Independent PI: The ultimate goal is to be a university professor or youth team leader, to lead his team, to apply for major scientific research projects such as the German Science Foundation (DFG) and to train the next generation of scientists. Scientists at the Institute: at national or international applied research institutions (e.g., the Ulrich Research Centre, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) engaged in long-term strategic research.
Government agencies and utilities
Environmental Monitoring and Protection Agency: Environmental Protection Agency, Water Authority, National Parks Authority at all levels (EU, Federation, Länder) as experts responsible for water environmental quality monitoring, ecological assessment, development of conservation policies and rehabilitation programmes. Public utilities: access to water management companies, sewage treatment plants, etc., for technical advice, ecological impact assessment and sustainable management. EU institutions: Participate in environmental policy formulation and assessment at the European level in institutions such as the EU Environment Agency (EEA) or the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Consulting and Engineering Industry
Environmental Consulting Company: Consultant to the International Top Environmental Consulting Company, such as ERM, Rambolll, Golder Associates, providing ecological impact assessment (EIA), biodiversity compensation planning and environmental compliance review for large-scale capital projects (e.g. wind power, dams, shipping lanes). Engineering Company and Design Institute: involved in ecological restoration works, design and planning of sustainable urban water systems such as sponge cities.
Non-governmental organizations and international institutions
International organizations: Scientific research, policy advocacy and project management are carried out by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the World Conservation Union (IUCN), Greenpeace and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Local conservation organizations: scientific management of protected areas, species conservation and public education at various nature conservation foundations or trusts.
