Erasmus Mundus: European Environmental Economics and Policy (M3EP)

Ready to tackle Europe’s green transition? The European Environmental Economics and Policy (M3EP) program is your gateway. Spend your first year in Denmark and then choose from five top European universities—Copenhagen, Heidelberg, Milan, Charles (Prague), and Warsaw—for your second year. Gain cutting-edge expertise in both environmental economics and political science. With a focus on real-world European policy challenges, you‘ll graduate with the tools and skills to make a true impact.

Application deadlines

For citizens from a country outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland: 15 January 2026, 23:59 CET

For citizens from a country within the EU, EEA, or Switzerland: 1 March 2026, 23:59 CET

Important note for visa-seeking students: You are responsible for organizing your legal stay in both countries you will be studying in. UCPH will start your online visa application to Denmark on your behalf once you are fully admitted to the program. If you choose the specialization taught in Czechia, read about the Czech visa process before applying.

Program description

The two-year MSc program in European Environmental Economics and Policy prepares you to take on one of the most complex and demanding policy areas for the EU and its member states in the 21st century: the green transition.

This Erasmus Mundus joint-degree program is delivered collaboratively by five 4EU+ universities. You will spend the first year at the University of Copenhagen. Then you can choose from five specializations: Advanced Environmental Economics or Comparative Environmental Policy at Heidelberg University; Climate Change and Energy Economics at the University of Milan; Policies and Politics of Green Transition at Charles University; Economics of Green and Just Transition at the University of Warsaw.

Tuition fees and scholarships

See the information on Erasmus Mundus tuition fees and scholarships.

Important information

Degree: Master’s

Form: double degree

Duration: 2 years

Language: English

Teaching: on campus

After graduation

You will gain a firm disciplinary and interdisciplinary footing in both environmental economics and environmental policy and politics, equipping you to effectively design, implement, and analyse policy solutions for the complex environmental challenges facing European and international societies. You can find a career in private companies of all kinds, governmental bodies, universities and research institutions.

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Admission requirements

Official diploma
If you have completed or are in your final semester of a relevant Bachelor’s degree programme you are eligible to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in European Environmental Economics and Policy (M3EP). If you are offered admission, you must document that you have completed your qualifying Bachelor’s degree no later than 20 September.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Transcript of grades
You must upload an official transcript of grades for the qualifying Bachelor’s degree you have completed or are currently enrolled in. You can only choose 1 degree as qualifying in your application.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Your GPA
We use your grade point average (GPA) as a selection criterion when we receive more applications to the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship than available. You must enter the number of your national GPA in the application portal as stated in your official transcript.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: CV
You must upload an updated version of your CV including a chronological overview of your academic history. You must use a Europass template.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Proof of English language proficiency
You must upload documentation that you fulfil the requirement of English language proficiency. If you cannot provide the documentation within the deadline, your application will be rejected.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Copy or scan of passport/national ID
You must upload a copy or scan of your valid passport/national identification document (ID). If you do not have a passport or a national ID, you must upload a statement of when you expect to receive it. A driver’s license is not sufficient and will not be accepted.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Proof of your current country of residence
You must upload proof of your current country of residence to confirm your eligibility for admission and for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. You must download and use our proof of country of residence form as proof of your current country of residence.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Self-assessment
You must describe how you fulfil the programme’s admission requirements by filling out a self-assessment form. This is only relevant if your Bachelor’s degree does not automatically fulfil the academic requirements.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Course descriptions of courses from your self-assessment
You must upload course descriptions of the courses and projects included in your self-assessment form. This is only relevant if your Bachelor’s degree does not automatically fulfil the academic requirements.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.: Letter of motivation (only if you apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship)
You must upload a short letter of motivation (approximately 500 words) in English if you apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Your letter of motivation must contain an explanation of why you are applying for admission to the program and why you have prioritised the chosen mobility track(s). You may also elaborate on your planned career path upon completion of the Master’s program.

Read carefully about admission requirements and application in full on the program website.

Who to contact

Admissions Team

Marcela Vrbatová

admissions@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Coordinator

Vilém Novotný

vilem.novotny@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Coordinator

Mirna Jusić

mirna.jusic@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Director

Ondřej Císař

ondrej.cisar@fsv.cuni.cz

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