The main fields of studies at the Institute of Environmental Sciences are: evolutionary biology, physiological ecology, biodiversity in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, ethology, plant-microorganisms interactions, ecotoxicology and stress ecology. We are also active in environmental monitoring, nature conservation and ecological education.

We teach students of the following curricula: Biology, Biology with Geography, and Environmental Conservation. Our teachers provide also lectures for students of the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology. Our 50 PhD students participate actively in research and teaching.