Master's degree in "Global Challenges for Sustainable Development" CHARM-EU: applications now open

[Article] - Published on February 10, 2025 in Admissions & Enrollment, Erasmus+ Training Projects, European University CHARM-EU

A new application period is now open for students wishing to enroll in the international master's degree program "Global Challenges for Sustainability" in September 2025. This master's program is a joint degree awarded by the nine universities of the European Charm-EU alliance, including the University of Montpellier. Interested students, regardless of their discipline of origin, are invited to submit their applications from February 24 to March 16, 2025.

The master's degree in "Global Challenges for Sustainability" is now offered jointly by the nine universities of the Charm-EU alliance of European universities. Recognized in France as a master's degree, this international diploma offers students a highly flexible hybrid course structure, an international environment focused on mobility and interculturality, a stimulating transdisciplinary approach, and innovative teaching methods based on problem solving. Please note that at least one semester of mobility at a Charm-EU alliance university is mandatory.

During the two years of the program, the curriculum consists of four distinct phases, each lasting one semester:

the "preparatory" phase focused on acquiring general skills, particularly in the areas of sustainability, social innovation, and transdisciplinary research;
the "flexible" phase, during which students choose to take modules on one of the program's four themes: water, food, health and life sciences, energy, and sustainable cities;
the "experimental" phase, which offers the opportunity to undertake an internship in a professional environment in various types of organizations (private companies, public institutions, non-governmental organizations, research laboratories, etc.);
the Capstone phase, during which students work collaboratively with their peers, academic staff, and external stakeholders (e.g., companies or associations) on a real-world sustainability challenge in Europe or around the world.

This international master's degree is designed to enable future graduates to pursue careers in fields such as social innovation, sustainable entrepreneurship, project management, and research, as it aligns learning with the needs of both private companies and civil society while promoting a wide range of skills tailored to the job market.

External partners and other stakeholders contribute fully to the curriculum, enabling students to connect with the business, non-profit, and institutional sectors, build a strong network, and prepare to work with companies and institutions around the world.

Candidates must have a C1 level of English and a bachelor's degree in any discipline. A desire to tackle environmental challenges and a commitment to a sustainable world are important recruitment criteria.

Registration is free for European students (EU/EFTA) who have completed the 2024/2025 academic year at a French higher education institution. If this is not the case, the cost for the two years is €5,000 for European students and €24,000 for students from outside Europe.