MScEnvironmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change
| Study location | Estonia, Tartu |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | 218263 |
| Accreditation | https://ekka.edu.ee/en/korgkoolide-oppekavad-eng/ |
| Tuition fee | €4,400 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time The application fee is 100 EUR per applicant, which enables to apply for 2 programme (NB! in the case of PhD level only for 1 programme). The application fee is non-refundable! Applicants who have completed previous study level in Estonia or have Estonian citizenship are exempted from the application fee. Please see more information www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/ |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited university. In order to qualify for the studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA during his/her last studies. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. The applicants are required to present the following documents:
Please see also admission requirements on our website Paper copies of documents, incl the printed, dated and signed application form (please don’t print out uploaded documents, only the first pages of the application form until the confirmation/signature page; please sign the application form by hand after printing it) should be sent to the following address: Estonian University of Life Sciences |
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| Territory requirements | Citizens of Russia or Belarus can apply only if they have the right to stay in Estonia based on an already existing residence permit until the end of the curriculum’s nominal period of studies. |
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| Language requirements | English All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/english-language-requirements/. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Your motivation letter should answer the following questions:
The mandatory admission requirement is a written test and an oral interview. The written assignment will be online, information will be sent to applicants to the email address indicated by the applicant. The applicant has to fill in the written answers to the questions within a given time frame. The written part of the admission test consists of open questions. The written test is in the field of environmental sciences, global environmental problems and climate change. The admission test measures the candidate’s written and oral skills, and knowledge in the environmental sciences and adaption to climate change. In order to qualify for the oral part, the candidate must score at least 50% in the written part. The oral part is conducted as an interview (usually over video call platform BigBlueButton). NB! Please have your passport at hand during the interview. The time of the interview will be arranged individually by e-mail. During the interview, additional questions about the written test will be asked as well as general questions about applicants’ academic goals and motivation. In total, it is possible to collect 10 admission points: 5 points for the written part and 5 points for the interview. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Copy of secondary school leaving certificate and transcript (from non-EU countries) |
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Overview
If you are interested in the future of the world and want to have a say in the rapidly changing environment, then EGACC is the programme for you. EGACC is an international programme designed to learn how to resolve social, environmental, and economic challenges the world is facing today. It covers a very broad field of subjects from policies and legislation to information technology and science in the light of various challenges caused by the climatic change. Waste issues, water shortage problems, global warming induced challenges are all the harsh reality we are facing today, and sadly it is getting worse tomorrow.
More environmental specialists are needed, world-wide on a daily basis, who can find interdisciplinary solutions to these major problems, solutions that appeal to very different audiences from governments to small businesses to individuals. During the courses you will learn and obtain skills how to build appealing cases which can help to change the humanity’s mentality towards more sustainable global economy, towards green co-operation between all fields and levels of business, politics, industry, and science.
As a student of EGACC programme you will meet like-minded young people from all over the world. We will give you the skills to effectively communicate and to work alongside various nationalities and cultures to find creative solutions to common problems. The curricula provide you with numerous opportunities to put the theoretical knowledge into practise and get a taste of what it actually feels like to work in the field of sustainability and environmental management. The programme is designed to engage and to challenge and bring out the best potential and strongest qualities in each student.
You will also encounter various top-professionals, mentors, or perhaps even future employers. As a graduate environmental manager, you will be highly valued for your practical and versatile education. A joint diploma from the two universities will be an attractive asset in your portfolio when entering the job market.
Programme structure
EGACC courses are structured into 4 major blocks:
• Courses that focus on fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for all environmental governance specialists
• Specialisation courses that allow students to focus on a narrower field of interest, either in climate, atmospheric processes and remote sensing; ecotechnology, water management and treatment; or circular economy and waste recovery
• Elective speciality courses that broaden interdisciplinary knowledge, provide practical and application-based approach to learning
• Optional courses which enable personal growth and widening horizons based on students´ educational goals and personal or professional interests
Career opportunities
As an EGACC MSc graduate you will be able to find career opportunities in broad range of sustainable economy and environment-related options world-wide. You can find a position in government, industry, EU bodies, NGOs. You can also pursue a career in international organisations like the World Bank and the OECD. You can also continue as an entrepreneur or enrol in PhD programmes to pursue an academic career instead.