649 Master's Programs in Biology in Europe

Specializations within biology

Top universities for Biology in Europe

Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of East Anglia, Norwich (21)
• Université Paris-Saclay, Campus d'Orsay (21)
• University of Bath (18)
• Université Paris-Saclay, Campus de Sceaux (17)
• The University of Manchester (15)
• University of Amsterdam (14)
• Uppsala University (14)
• University of Southampton (12)
• Lund University (10)
• University of Exeter, England (10)

January intake in Europe

3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Advanced Biological Sciences MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Cancer Sciences Online Msc — Queen Mary University of London · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Msc Biotechnology And Engineering Biology — University of East Anglia, Norwich · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Biology in Europe: common questions

How many biology programs are there in Europe?

649 biology masters programs at 217 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a biology degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in biology in Europe is 19,052 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,362 USD and 34,030 USD a year.

Can I study biology in Europe in English?

Yes — 85% of the biology programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (554 of 649).

Are any of these biology programs available online?

2 of the 649 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.