Study location	Estonia, Tartu
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

€3,800 per year

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! Your application will only be reviewed and receive feedback after the university has received the application fee. Applicants who have completed previous study level in Estonia or have Estonian citizenship are exempted from the application fee. Please see more information (same for every programme): www.emu.ee/en/admissions/environmental-governance-and-adaptation-to-climate-change/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: Completed application form. You will receive an applicant code, which gives access to your account to track your application status. We ask you to upload the electronic copies of all the required documents to your application. This makes the pre-processing of your application quicker; Copy of secondary school leaving certificate (from non-EU countries). The copy must be certified by the issuing school, by a public notary or certified with an Apostille; Copy of the diploma of Bachelor’s degree together with the Diploma Supplement. Copies must be certified by the institution awarding the degree, by a public notary or certified with an Apostille. Certified translations of documents into English are required, if original documents are not in English or Estonian; Proof of English language proficiency; Copy of the identification pages of passport; 1 passport size photo, signed on the back. Please see also admission requirements on our website Applicants are expected to send their paper documents to the higher education institution of their first preference. In case of EMÜ, following postal address is valid: Estonian University of Life Sciences Department of Academic Affairs Kreutzwaldi 1a Tartu 51006 ESTONIA

Language requirements

English A recent* TOEFL Certificate: only internet-based test scores are accepted, with minimum score being 60. The result must be sent directly to the University by the Educational Testing Service. TOEFL designated institution code for the Estonian University of Life Sciences is 7708. Or a recent* IELTS Certificate with minimum score being 5.5; Or a recent* PTE (academic): minimum score 51; Or a recent* First Certificate in English of the University of Cambridge; Or, in case of previous studies in English, the diploma together with transcript of records, where the medium of instruction is specified. *no more than five years old.

Other requirements

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)

More information	emu.ee/..-and-adaptation-to-climate-change

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.