Study sustainability where it's hardest and most needed: ECOSUR's flagship programme on Mexico's southern frontier integrates natural and social sciences on natural-resource management and rural development, from Chiapas' forests to coastal Yucatán.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
Spanish
Format
Full-time
Tuition
Tuition-free
Intake
Annual cohort per convocatoria
Public CONAHCYT research centre — near-free with national-system stipends for full-time students. Multiple units across southern Mexico.
Curriculum modules
Recursos naturales — Ecology and management of natural resources.
Desarrollo rural — Social science of rural livelihoods.
Tesis de campo — Field-based research thesis.
Admission requirements
Licenciatura in a related field
Research proposal aligned with ECOSUR lines; exam and interview
Spanish proficiency
Career destinations
Rural Development Specialist — NGOs & development agencies
Conservation / Resource Manager — Government & reserves
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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