MESPOM is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree. The MESPOM Consortium of four universities – Central European University (Austria), Lund University (Sweden), the University of Manchester (UK), and the University of the Aegean (Greece) – is inviting applications for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM) for studies in 2027-2029.
MESPOM partners provide a cohesive programme which exposes students to diversity of geographic perspectives (including Scandinavian, Mediterranean, and British) and complementary professional competences (policy, management and science). 11 Associated Partners connect MESPOM students to academic and professional networks in 9 countries of 4 continents.
Benefits
MESPOM offers several forms of financial assistance, including partial tuition fee waivers and living stipends for outstanding students.
Requirements
MESPOM invites applicants from all countries. Successful applicants must have a good first degree (3.5 GPA or above, a Bachelor or equivalent) in a subject related to environmental sciences, policy or management, in the natural or social sciences, engineering or management.
Candidates with other first degrees will also be considered if they show commitment to environmental challenges, usually through voluntary or professional work. All applicants should demonstrate proficiency in English. Admission to MESPOM is highly competitive and is based on the academic and intellectual excellence of applicants as well as their motivation and prior experience.
More information on the eligibility and application process can be found here.
Central European University organizes the application process on behalf of the MESPOM Consortium.
Application Documents
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation assessing their ability to conduct graduate-level work and their potential for a successful academic or professional career. The letters of recommendation must be completed by faculty members, job supervisors, etc., who are most familiar with the applicant’s professional and/or academic abilities and character. Referees are requested to complete these letters in English or, if written in another language, to attach a certified English language translation. Normally, submission of the letters is done through the on-line application form: applicants provide contact data of the referees, and the system contacts them by e-mail.
Please note that your referees have 7 days to submit their reference letters following the date of your submission (including beyond January 7th if you submit on the last day).
Academic Records Your application must include a scanned image of your complete official bachelor’s transcript and your bachelor’s diploma in English.
Essay of career goals/Statement (Academic Writing Submission)
Applicants to MESPOM program must submit a max. 350-word essay/statement of career goals and reasons for applying to this program, covering the following:
The origins of their interest in environmental issues;
How they hope to benefit from the MESPOM programme;
What are their future career plans;
Their relevant special interests.
Curriculum vitae or resume
This should include a list of publications, if any.
Proof of English proficiency
Such proof is an official score report from one of the recognized English language examinations or other formal evidence of English language proficiency as defined by the eligibility criteria. Information about the tests passed or forthcoming should be filled in the on-line application form. If your score report is not sent directly to CEU, you will need to submit an original certificate after your admission.
E-mail AddressAll applicants must have an active email account during the MESPOM admissions process. This account should be checked regularly.
Proof of residency for selectedSelected applicants will be requested to provide proof of residency.
Academic Records for enrollmentIn order to be able to enroll at CEU, accepted students must submit the following academic documents to the Admissions Office (by electronic mail to Admissions@ceu.edu by the institution that has issued them /copies sent by the students are not accepted/ or in hard copies mailed (or submitted in person) to the Admissions Office at Room A609, Quellenstrasse 51, 1100 Vienna, Austria) by July 31, 2027, the latest. If you wish to retain the original copies, photocopies of the original copies will also be accepted if certified by a notary public or the institution itself (along with official English translations as applicable).
official electronic copy of their final Bachelor’s(and, for doctoral programs, Master’s) transcript or Diploma Supplement in English.
official electronic copy of the degree certificate or diplomain English unless the transcript contains a statement of the degree obtained with the date of award. A diploma supplement must be accompanied by the diploma.
Submission of the above document(s) is a precondition of enrollment.
Method of Application
All applications must be submitted via the on-line application form of CEU, along with the necessary documents, by the following deadlines:
Applicants are able to submit two applications and apply for either for the Lund or the Manchester tracks. It is recommended that all applicants gain a good understanding of the difference between the two tracks offered. If an applicant is applying for both mobility tracks (Lund and Manchester), it is important that the applicant explains in her/his statement of purpose which of the two is her/his preferred option!
January 7, 2027: For individuals applying for financial aid
April 15, 2027: For self-financing applicants except those from visa-sensitive countries
July 15, 2027: For self-financing applicants with visa-free entry to Austria, incl. EU/EEA and the following countries.
Contact and additional information
Additional information is available on https://mespom.eu or by writing to the MESPOM Consortium Coordinator (coordinator@mespom.eu). Interested candidates are encouraged to check our website and follow our LinkedIN page here: https://www.linkedin.com/school/mespom/
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: January 7, 2027.