About the programme
A 120-ECTS joint master's run by a four-university consortium. Study starts in Vienna, moves to Lesvos, and continues in Lund or Manchester with a thesis term at a consortium partner. Applications are processed by CEU through its online system. Financial aid includes partial tuition fee waivers and living stipends for outstanding students, and applicants may apply for financial aid or as self-financing candidates with different deadlines.
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
Eligibility
- Good first degree (GPA 3.5 or above, Bachelor or equivalent) in environmental sciences, policy or management, or natural/social sciences, engineering or management
- Proficiency in English, demonstrated by a recognised test or formal evidence
- Meet CEU General Admission Requirements
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What they look for
- Applicants with other first degrees considered if they show commitment to environmental challenges, usually through voluntary or professional work
- Academic and intellectual excellence, motivation and prior experience (highly competitive selection)
What you receive
- Partial tuition fee waivers for outstanding students
- Living stipends for outstanding students
- Study across four European universities and an internship in summer
- Access to MESPOM partner and associated partner networks
What you will need
- Online CEU application form
- Two letters of recommendation (submitted via the online form)
- Scanned official bachelor's transcript and diploma in English
- Statement/essay of career goals (max. 350 words)
- CV or resume, including any publications
- Official English language test score report or other proof of English proficiency
- Active email account
- Proof of residency (for selected applicants)
How to apply
- Submit the online application via CEU's system by the relevant deadline (January 7, 2027 for financial aid; April 15, 2027 for self-financing applicants needing a study visa; July 15, 2027 for self-financing applicants with visa-free entry to the EU/EEA)
- Referees have 7 days after submission to send reference letters
- Formal review; results visible in Applicant Portal from February 4, 2027; appeals until February 28, 2027
- Final decisions from April 4, 2027; appeals April 14-22, 2027
- Enrolment documents due by July 31, 2027
Applications are submitted on MESPOM Consortium (Central European University, Lund University, University of Manchester, University of the Aegean); coordinated by Central European University’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- MESPOM Consortium (Central European University, Lund University, University of Manchester, University of the Aegean); coordinated by Central European University · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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