Admissions
MESPOM invites applications from all countries. Successful candidates must have a good first degree in a subject related to environmental sciences, policy and management such as biology, geography, other earth sciences, civil engineering, urban or landscape planning, resource economics or specialised disciplines (environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental economics, environmental policy). Candidates with other first degrees are also considered if they show commitment to environmental careers, usually through work experience. Admission is based on the academic and intellectual excellence of applicants as well as their motivation and prior experience. All candidates should demonstrate proficiency in English. In order to create a multicultural learning environment, the Consortium strives to achieve a balance between various geographic and disciplinary backgrounds of MESPOM students.
Admission to MESPOM is highly competitive. In 2005, more than 300, in 2006 - more than 400 and in 2007 - more than 500 qualified candidates from 72 countries competed for existing places. A successful applicant has typically graduated with excellent grades from a good university and/or has successful professional environmental career. She or he understands global environmental challenges and has a clear commitment to contribute to their resolution.
All MESPOM applications should be made to Central European University in accordance with CEU Admission Requirements and with respect to the MESPOM specific eligibility requirements and application procedure.
Application deadlines for the 2010-2012 study period are January 3, 2010 for the applicants seeking Erasmus Mundus scholarships type A or other financial assistance from the MESPOM Consortium or CEU (including fee waivers), March 16, 2010 for the applicants seeking Erasmus Mundus scholarships type B, and March 16, 2010 for the applicants who do not seek or are not eligible for Erasmus Mundus scholarships or other forms of financial assistance from CEU or the MESPOM Consortium (see also the CEU admission webpage for more details). Candidates to the MESPOM who do not seek Erasmus Mundus scholarships (in case of MESPOM - any other financial assistance) are eligible to take the CEU-administered examinations (at the locations where administered) and need to apply no later than January 25, 2010.
The deadline for MESPOM scholars is April 1, 2010.
The admission process will include check of eligibility requirements and selection by the MESPOM Academic Board.
The Academic Board will also make recommendations for Erasmus Mundus scholarships (subsequently to be endorsed by the European Commission) and allocate MESPOM tuition waivers to the best applicants. CEU will make a separate decision on awarding CEU fellowships to eligible candidates.
The state of the selection and admission process 2010-2012:
The selection for Erasmus Mundus scholarships Category A has been completed. Over 1000 people have applied and some 750 applications were considered eligible and evaluated. 11 scholarships will be awarded (including 2 in the Balkans and Turkey window).
Those who applied for Category A scholarships have been already notified or will be notified of the results in the nearest weeks.
The application process for Category B scholarships and other financial aid is still ongoing.
Independent of the award of financial aid, all applicants who are selected for admission will be individually contacted.
