This interdisciplinary Master's program, named QuBiD (Quantitative Biodiversity), aims to train experts capable of addressing current global biodiversity conservation challenges. It combines a strong foundation in ecology and evolutionary biology with advanced digital methods, including bioinformatics, modeling, and artificial intelligence.
Coordinated by the University of Warsaw, the consortium comprises six universities: Charles University, the University of Copenhagen, the University of Milan, the University of Tartu (Estonia), and Sorbonne University. The program is designed as a unique European mobility experience, allowing students to study at different institutions across the continent.
The first semester will take place at the University of Warsaw, followed by the second at the University of Milan. In the second year, students can choose to specialize at one of the four partner universities: Sorbonne University will focus on biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and global change; Charles University on biodiversity and evolution; the University of Copenhagen on community ecology and conservation; and the University of Tartu on biodiversity informatics and taxonomy.
The specialization offered by Sorbonne University will be coordinated by Marcelino Suzuki, a professor and researcher at the Laboratory of Biodiversity and Microbial Biotechnologies. It will draw on expertise from the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering, including teaching units from Master's programs in Marine Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology (BMC), and Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution (BEE).
This new Master's degree, aligned with the European Commission's biodiversity strategy for 2030, will equip graduates with the interdisciplinary skills needed to tackle global biodiversity challenges, addressing a skills gap in biodiversity monitoring, data analysis, and AI applications.
The Erasmus Mundus QuBiD program is set to launch in the 2027/2028 academic year and will admit up to 40 students annually. It joins three other joint Master's programs already offered by the 4EU+ Alliance.
