PAUWES's two-year Master's in Climate Change (120 credits, four semesters of 30): a shared first semester on climate change, mitigation, adaptation and development, then the Policy Track in semesters two and three. Taught in English at the University of Tlemcen, fully funded by African Union scholarships. The track's own page carries no text yet, so details come from the programme overview.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
September–October
Application deadline
AY2026-27 call ran 15 Nov–15 Dec 2025 (closed); the AY2027-28 call was not yet published as of Sep 2026 — check pau-au.africa around November
No tuition is charged: PAUWES states it offers full African Union scholarships (tuition and living expenses) to all successful applicants (pau-au.africa admission requirements, checked Sep 2026).
Curriculum modules
Climate change, mitigation, adaptation and development (semester 1) — Shared first semester of the Master's in Climate Change.
Policy track courses (semesters 2-3) — Climate policy specialisation (PAUWES has not published the course list for this track).
Mandatory PAU and PAUWES courses — Institute-wide courses that complement the climate change curriculum.
Master thesis (semester 4) — Research project completing the 120-credit programme.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate degree with top-level grades (at least a second class upper division or equivalent)
Background in social sciences, economics, public policy, management or a related field (policy track)
Strong command of English (French is an asset)
Age limit: 30 for men, 35 for women; medical clearance required
Open to citizens of African Union member states; full AU scholarships (tuition and living expenses) for all successful applicants
Career destinations
Climate Policy Analyst — Ministries & AU bodies
Climate Adaptation Programme Officer — Development organisations & NGOs
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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