STUDENT LIFE
Students in the Gorongosa Master’s in Conservation Biology Program have the rare privilege of calling Gorongosa National Park their home for two years. Through the generous support of HHMI, students have full scholarships which cover their academic credits, room and board, travel to the park, and most of their research needs. By living and working together, students form a close-knit cohort and support each other academically and socially.
“Living in Gorongosa National Park is the experience of a lifetime.”
-Victor Americo
“Gorongosa is a family and school at the same time! I am very proud to be part of this family and learning more about the essence of conservation.”
-Marcio Tomas
“Even after living in GNP for a year, my passion for the park and its biodiversity continues to grow daily. For me, living here has been a life experience I wish all Mozambicans could have; the opportunities and challenges that the park presents prepare one to be a leader in conservation in the country.”
-Gold Chinder
“Living and studying in GNP is to learn new things every waking moment. It is to have the opportunity to gain scientific knowledge, share experiences with researchers and scientiests from Mozambique and abroad. One of the things that makes life even more fun here are the friendships one creates. Strangers quickly become like friends and family.”
-Amemarlita Matos
Academics
We aim to become an internationally recognized M.Sc. program dedicated to training competent and capable biologists and conservation leaders in Mozambique. Our students acquire comprehensive knowledge of conservation science, which allows them to become successful researchers and managers of the country’s biological resources. Learn More.
Admissions
Registration for the Master in Conservation Biology in Gorongosa National Park closed on November 3, 2023. Thank you for your interest.
Faculty
The Gorongosa Master’s in Conservation Biology faculty consists of a talented, knowledgeable team of professors who generously donate their time to teach intensive courses in the master’s curriculum. Faculty members also act as thesis advisors to students and help them in the design and development of their research. We are very grateful for our amazingly dedicated faculty from around the world! Learn More
Information for Faculty
Our incredible guest faculty make the Gorongosa Master’s in Conservation Biology Program possible. We are extremely grateful for your time and dedication to promoting conservation through education. Learn More.
Our Consortium Partners
The Gorongosa Master’s in Conservation Biology Program is made possible through partnerships with three Mozambican institutions, the Universidade Lúrio, Universidade Zambeze, and the Instituto Superior Politécnico de Manica, in partnership with the Universidade de Lisboa. Our consortium partners help ensure our academic excellence and provide the institutional and administrative support necessary to run a master’s program housed in a national park. Learn more.
Student Life
Students in the Gorongosa Master’s in Conservation Biology Program have the rare privilege of calling Gorongosa National Park their home for two years. Learn more.
Student Research
Our students conduct their thesis research on an impressive variety of topics in Gorongosa National Park and its buffer zone. See here for a list of current research projects.
Mission
Vision
To become recognized nationally and internationally as a master’s program that prepares professionals capable of contributing to conservation through biodiversity research and effective management.
Mission
To provide master’s students the highest quality education possible in conservation biology in Mozambique. Students will graduate with ample scientific knowledge and will be capable of conducting research and working in conservation management. Graduates will be critical thinkers, have high ethical standards, and a strong sense of compassion. These qualities will guide them in their work in conservation and sustainable development.
