Most universities around the world, especially in tropical locations or countries that have large populations of wildlife, offer zoology or wildlife science courses and degree programs. However, there are some important things to consider when deciding where to complete your zoology or wildlife science degree abroad, such as the prestige of the educational institution, the quality of your specific department of interest at the university, and the locational opportunities.

Why not start with the handful of countries ranked as “megadiverse”? These nations are ideal for the study of wildlife science because each one is considered to possess an extreme amount of biodiversity. The world’s megadiverse nations include, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, and many others. Each of these countries host a number of respectable academic institutions where international students can earn a zoology or wildlife science degree.

However, it is not necessary to earn your degree in wildlife science somewhere with what is considered extreme biological diversity. You do not have to spend every day in the wild to earn a zoology degree abroad; there are prestigious universities located in major cities across the world that can offer you an equally fulfilling education in the field too. After all, Darwin studied at Cambridge.