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MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)

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Central European University, Vienna, Austria
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


MESPOM is an Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree program in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management operated by four leading European and two North American universities.


QUICK FACTS

 

Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

For partner country students: €16,000/academic year

For program country students: €8,000/academic year

(citizens of a member state of the European Union, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Turkey)


Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


The program prepares you to identify and implement solutions to complex environmental challenges, especially in an international context. You will study in at least three out of the six consortium universities: Central European University (Austria), Lund University (Sweden), the University of Manchester (UK), the University of the Aegean (Lesvos, Greece), the University of Saskatchewan (Canada) and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (U.S.).


Elevate your research


The two-year program is delivered in English and includes three terms of taught courses followed by a fourth research semester. The first two semesters, taught at CEU, comprise mandatory and elective courses focused on scientific and technological as well as legal, economic, and political aspects of key environmental challenges and the society-environment interaction. During the third semester you can choose between specialized tracks in either preventive environmental strategies in the public and private sector (at Lund University) or environmental sciences and pollution control (at the University of Manchester). Both tracks emphasize hands-on research and practical experience in industries and laboratories. During the fourth semester, you will conduct your individual research projects and write master’s thesis at any three of the four Consortium partners. This is normally combined with internships at inter-governmental organizations, government, industry or NGOs in Europe or students' home countries.


Courses include:

1. Agroecology and Organic Gardening Systems

2. Biodiversity & Conservation

3. Disaster Management

4. Ecological Economics  

5. Energy and Society

6. Energy Cultures and Transitions

7. Environment and Democracy

8. Environment and Security

9. Environmental Arts and Humanities

10. Environmental Assessment and Planning

11. Environmental Communication

12. Environmental Justice, Politics, and Humanities

13. Environmental Monitoring  

14. Introduction to Environmental Management

15. Introduction to Environmental Policy and Society

16. Introduction to Environmental Sciences

17. Sustainable Management of Socio-Ecological Systems


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in natural and earth sciences, social sciences, law or another related field

6. Academic records

7. Statement of purpose

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


MESPOM is an Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree program in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management operated by four leading European and two North American universities.


QUICK FACTS

 

Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

For partner country students: €16,000/academic year

For program country students: €8,000/academic year

(citizens of a member state of the European Union, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Turkey)


Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


The program prepares you to identify and implement solutions to complex environmental challenges, especially in an international context. You will study in at least three out of the six consortium universities: Central European University (Austria), Lund University (Sweden), the University of Manchester (UK), the University of the Aegean (Lesvos, Greece), the University of Saskatchewan (Canada) and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (U.S.).


Elevate your research


The two-year program is delivered in English and includes three terms of taught courses followed by a fourth research semester. The first two semesters, taught at CEU, comprise mandatory and elective courses focused on scientific and technological as well as legal, economic, and political aspects of key environmental challenges and the society-environment interaction. During the third semester you can choose between specialized tracks in either preventive environmental strategies in the public and private sector (at Lund University) or environmental sciences and pollution control (at the University of Manchester). Both tracks emphasize hands-on research and practical experience in industries and laboratories. During the fourth semester, you will conduct your individual research projects and write master’s thesis at any three of the four Consortium partners. This is normally combined with internships at inter-governmental organizations, government, industry or NGOs in Europe or students' home countries.


Courses include:

1. Agroecology and Organic Gardening Systems

2. Biodiversity & Conservation

3. Disaster Management

4. Ecological Economics  

5. Energy and Society

6. Energy Cultures and Transitions

7. Environment and Democracy

8. Environment and Security

9. Environmental Arts and Humanities

10. Environmental Assessment and Planning

11. Environmental Communication

12. Environmental Justice, Politics, and Humanities

13. Environmental Monitoring  

14. Introduction to Environmental Management

15. Introduction to Environmental Policy and Society

16. Introduction to Environmental Sciences

17. Sustainable Management of Socio-Ecological Systems


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in natural and earth sciences, social sciences, law or another related field

6. Academic records

7. Statement of purpose

Admission requirements

180+
59+
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MESPOM invites applications from all countries. Successful candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent (180 ECTS credits) in environmental studies or closely related fields. Candidates with first degrees in agricultural studies, social sciences, legal and administrative studies, economics, engineering or natural sciences will also be considered if they show commitment to environmental challenges, usually through voluntary or professional work with on-the-job training.
2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,000 EUR
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International Students

12,000 EUR
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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More programs from the university

CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:


• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)  • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS) 

  Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:

• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)

The tuition fee for all students at an undergraduate level is €7,000 per year.

Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.

Special funding includes:

• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):

  1. Year 1: €500
  2. Year 2: €1,000
  3. Year 3: €1,500
  4. Year 4: €2,000

The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.

Scholarships also include:

  • Partial Tuition Award
  • Presidential Scholar Award
  • External financial support and scholarship opportunities

Students may also benefit from external financial support and scholarship opportunities. 

In order to apply, applicants need to complete and submit the online application form on the CEU website, along with the required application documents.

CEU offers 35 master’s and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields:


• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology

Find out about graduate entry requirements here.

General admissions requirements for graduate programs:

• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records

Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.

The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.

Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need. 

Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.

The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the  tuition fee  and provide health insurance coverage.

In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.

CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship  - 1,000 EUR/month

CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship  - 750 EUR/month

CEU Master's Scholarship  - 500 EUR/month

CEU Master's Partial Scholarship  - 300 EUR/month


Application deadline for financial aid: February 1

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