About

The MSc in Geobioinformatics at the University of Sopron equips students with cutting-edge skills at the intersection of biology, geoinformatics, and bioinformatics. The program focuses on harnessing the synergies between these disciplines, enabling students to analyze and interpret geographical and biological data for practical applications in forestry, agriculture, nature conservation, and public health. Graduates will master advanced methodologies in molecular biology, bioinformatics, data visualization, and GIS, preparing them for PhD studies or impactful careers in research and industry. The MSc in Geobioinformatics aims to train experts capable of: Analyzing geographical and biological data. Utilizing GIS and bioinformatics to monitor and model environmental and biological processes. Applying advanced molecular biology techniques to solve complex problems. Exploring interdisciplinary applications, such as disease-related trends, forestry, agriculture, and conservation. Graduates of this program will: Gain theoretical and practical expertise in modern molecular biology and bioinformatics. Develop advanced skills in geoinformatics, machine learning, and data visualization. Master the integration of geographical and biological data for research and decision-making. Build models to monitor environmental and health-related trends. Communicate scientific findings effectively through management and publication training.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Bioinformatics Analyst, Molecular Data Scientist, Genomic Data Curator, Timber Trade Policy Analyst, Sequence and Structural Bioinformatics Specialist, Computational Biologist, Remote Sensing Analyst, GIS Specialist (Biological Systems), Environmental Data Modeler, Ecological Informatics Consultant, Biodiversity Mapping Expert,Geobioinformatics Researcher,Disease Ecology Modeler, Climate-Biology Interaction Analyst, Forestry Data Scientist, Agricultural Informatics Researcher, Conservation Data Strategist, Public Health Informatics Officer, Environmental Risk Analyst, Natural Resource Monitoring Specialist.

Eligibility

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Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to University of Sopron below;

1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8.  WASSCE/A level Certificate 



English Language Requirement

University of Sopron will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2026

From March, 2026 to May, 2026

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