Running since 2005, this two-year, full-time programme (120 ECTS) trains leaders to reconcile competing social perspectives on the sustainable use of environmental resources, with a strongly international cohort.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
3,000 EUR per year
Tuition (EU/EEA)
Tuition-free
Intake
October (winter semester)
From meg.uni-freiburg.de: EU citizens pay no tuition; non-EU citizens EUR 1,500/semester (EUR 3,000/yr); DAAD-EPOS scholars exempt.
Curriculum modules
Governance curriculum — Managing institutions, actors and negotiation for sustainable resource use.
Master's thesis — Independent research project.
Admission requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree with strong academic record
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
Motivation letter and CV; professional experience valued
Career destinations
Programme Officer — International organisations & NGOs
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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