Study Biology in Europe
1,670 programmes in biology at 350 universities in Europe are open to international students; 88% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,118 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,400 USD and 35,216 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 798 | 18,400 USD | 28,118 USD | 35,216 USD |
| Master's | 657 | 3,500 USD | 19,008 USD | 34,807 USD |
| PhD | 164 | 13,341 USD | 24,433 USD | 34,807 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Biology 764 Biological Sciences 302 Genetics 144 Life Sciences 132 Biochemistry 123 Biosciences 118 Zoology 87
Universities for biology in Europe
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (58)
- University of Leicester (47)
- The University of Manchester (45)
- Queen's University Belfast (34)
- University of Bristol (28)
- University of Exeter, England (27)
- Bangor University (26)
- University of Southampton (26)
- University of Bath (25)
- University of Lisbon (24)
Study Biology in Europe: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Europe?
- 1,670 biology programmes at 350 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in Europe is 28,118 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,400 USD and 35,216 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Europe in English?
- Yes — 88% of the biology programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,464 of 1,670).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 15 of the 1,670 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in Europe?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 19,008 USD per year, against 28,118 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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