1,644 Biology Programmes in Europe

Biology tuition fees in Europe, by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Specialisations within biology

Top universities for Biology in Europe

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

• 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 Aberdeen (24)

January intake in Europe

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

• Bachelor in Biology — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Biological Sciences — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Advanced Biological Sciences MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Animal Biology — University of Stirling, UK · starts Jan 2028
• Bachelor in Education (Secondary Biology) — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Marine Biology — University of Stirling, UK · starts Jan 2028

Study Biology in Europe: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in Europe?

1,644 biology programmes at 351 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 8 September 2026.

How much does a biology degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in biology in Europe is 27,867 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 18,759 USD and 34,849 USD a year.

Can I study biology in Europe in English?

Yes — 88% of the biology programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,443 of 1,644).

Are any of these biology programmes available online?

15 of the 1,644 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 annual fee of 19,300 USD, against 27,867 USD for bachelor's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.