Pan African University (PAUWES, hosted at University of Tlemcen) · Tlemcen, Algeria
Master'sClimate science, data & modellingFull-time
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 Technical Track in semesters two and three on climate data and science, ICT applications, and the communication and visualisation of datasets, scenarios and models. Taught in English at the University of Tlemcen, fully funded by African Union scholarships.
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.
Technical track courses (semesters 2-3) — Interpretation of climate data and science, application of ICTs, visualisation of datasets, scenarios and models.
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)
Disciplinary background in a science field with course syllabi related to climate change
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 Data Analyst — Meteorological & research agencies
Climate Risk Specialist — Development organisations & AU bodies
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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