The two-year Master of Science program aims to equip postgraduate students with comprehensive knowledge, critical understanding, methods, and tools necessary to approach environmental threats and human security from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The program delves into understanding the complex formation of ecological risks and natural hazards, their impact on human-nature interactions, and practical strategies for addressing these challenges.
Offered jointly by the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn and the Institute for Environment and Human Security at the United Nations University, this course provides a unique blend of advanced theoretical and applied studies in environmental risks and human security within an international context.
Program Overview:
- Germany is the host country
- Supports master’s studies
- The program is sponsored by the United Nations University’s Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
- The application deadline is 15th December 2024
About Program Sponsor:
The primary objective of the United Nations University’s Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) is to minimize the current and potential risks associated with environmental hazards and climate change.
This think tank is headquartered in Bonn and is dedicated to conducting research and developing strategies to address the complex challenges posed by environmental issues and their impact on human well-being.
Program Benefits:
Twelve modules make up the curriculum with ten taught during the first three semesters, after which there is an internship requirement and autonomous study on the master’s thesis.
A minimum of eight-week internship is required as part of the curriculum.
A total of 256 students from 46 different nations have studied under the program since its debut in October 2013.
The program provides you with a combination of real experiences with theoretical and methodological knowledge in the areas of environmental risks and human security
An interdisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
Close collaboration with international organizations and the UN system
Selection Requirements:
You must also fulfill the following requirements:
You must be a candidate from one of the qualifying developing nations. Check full list with this LINK
You must have gained, by the time of application, at least two years of relevant job experience following graduation from a bachelor’s degree.
You must have completed your most recent degree within the last six years at the time of application.
Not having earned a previous master’s degree in a related field of study.
Intending to pursue a master’s program career as a practitioner in the development field
You must have a DAAD EPOS scholarship and be prepared to dedicate yourself entirely to the Joint Master’s program, should you be admitted.
The initial higher education credential required of applicants is a bachelor’s degree in geography or a closely related branch of study.
All of your completed coursework, including supplementary coursework and bachelor’s and master’s degrees, must be relevant to one of the following three areas for the majority of your attended classes (as shown in your transcripts):
Physical geography
Geosciences, and
Environmental sciences with an emphasis on Earth System Science
Graduates of engineering-related programs are not the program’s intended audience.
Similarly, graduates with a focus on international relations or related fields will not be taken into consideration unless their background includes a significant connection to environmental issues.
PhD holders or students are not eligible to apply.
Entrance into this master’s program requires a strong desire to contribute to the fields of environmental change risk management and human security. You ought to have a strong desire to learn in an interdisciplinary and multicultural setting.
You need to provide proof of their English language proficiency, except for native speakers from the following nations: Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all applicants must submit documentation demonstrating their fluency in the English language.
Required Documents:
The following files must be sent by email in a single PDF bundle that is no larger than 8MB and must be sent in this precise order.
Motivation letter
Online application
Yor recent CV in EUROPASS format.
Academic standing proficiency in English Language
Academic reference(s)
Your passport copy.
How to Apply:
To apply, visit the website of the United Nations University’s Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS).
Every year, there is only one intake for the Joint Master’s Program. Intake number two will begin in October 2025. Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2024, to December 15, 2024.
To apply, please carefully read the following details and the frequently asked questions;
1.Fill out the online application
2. Assemble the necessary materials, including the academic writing sample.
