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The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM) 2027/29 is a two-year master’s taught across four universities in Austria, Greece, Sweden, and the UK. The participation fee is 18,000 euros a year for students from outside the EU, and partial financial aid is available, including tuition waivers, living stipends, and 50% tuition awards.
It is open to students from every country with a strong first degree in an environmental, science, social science, or engineering field.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host countries | Austria, Greece, Sweden, United Kingdom |
| Universities | Central European University, University of the Aegean, Lund University, University of Manchester |
| Study level | Two-year Erasmus Mundus joint master’s, 120 ECTS |
| Fees | 18,000 euros a year for non-EU students, 8,000 euros for EU/EEA students |
| Financial aid | Partial tuition waivers, living stipends, and 50% tuition awards |
| Who can apply | All nationalities, with a good first degree (GPA 3.5 or equivalent) |
| Application fee | None, if you apply only to MESPOM |
| Deadline | 7 January 2027 for financial aid. See the Deadline section. |
What is MESPOM?
MESPOM has trained environmental professionals since 2005. You spend your first autumn and winter at Central European University in Vienna, your spring on the Greek island of Lesvos with the University of the Aegean, and your summer on an internship. In year two you study at Lund University in Sweden or the University of Manchester in the UK, then write your thesis at any partner.
What it costs and what aid covers
- Participation fee for students outside the EU/EEA: 18,000 euros a year
- Participation fee for EU/EEA students: 8,000 euros a year
- CEU financial aid for top applicants: partial tuition waivers and monthly living stipends
- MESPOM Consortium awards covering 50% of tuition
The Manchester track needs a separate UK visa, which adds about 3,000 euros in visa and health insurance costs. Many MESPOM students also combine this aid with outside scholarships such as Commonwealth, Chevening, or the Aga Khan Foundation.
Who can apply
- Applicants from all countries
- A good first degree, with a GPA of 3.5 or equivalent
- A degree in environmental sciences, policy, management, natural or social sciences, or engineering
- Proof of English, such as IELTS or TOEFL
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
Yes. Applications must be complete with a valid English test score, such as TOEFL or IELTS, by the deadline.
Can I apply with average grades?
MESPOM asks for a good first degree, around a 3.5 GPA or the equivalent. If your grades are strong, apply for financial aid. If you need full funding, look at the fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships we post as well.
Required documents
- The CEU online application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Your academic records
- A statement of purpose, naming your preferred track (Lund or Manchester)
- An English test score
How to write your statement of purpose
Explain the environmental problem you want to work on and why MESPOM’s mix of policy, management, and science fits. If you apply to both tracks, say clearly which one you prefer and why.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the MESPOM eligibility rules and the two second-year tracks.
- Complete the Central European University online application form.
- Add your referees’ contact details. They get 7 days after you submit to send their letters.
- Submit by 7 January 2027 to be considered for financial aid.
Selection process
Formal review results appear from 4 February 2027. The MESPOM Academic Board then makes final decisions, published from 4 April 2027. Interviews are held only when reviewers need more information.
Deadline
7 January 2027, 23:59 CET, to be considered for financial aid.
Self-financing applicants from outside the EU have until 15 April 2027. Confirm the dates on the official MESPOM page before you submit.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will help. Tell us your country and your field and we will point you in the right direction.
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