Final application period for enrollment in the CHARM-EU diploma on sustainable development
The European alliance CHARM-EU is opening the final application period for the second edition of this transdisciplinary and international Master's degree program focused on sustainable development. This is the first Master's degree program jointly offered by five universities that are members of the alliance.
What are the career opportunities?
This completely new program is resolutely transdisciplinary and is therefore aimed at graduates from all disciplines and diverse backgrounds who wish to acquire advanced knowledge in sustainable development in order to tackle real, global societal challenges. Through its unique three-phase educational model, it will enable students to become "complexity managers" who can implement and monitor sustainable development projects related to societal challenges in the areas of water, food, and health.
A collaboration between five prestigious universities
The degree is jointly awarded by the five member universities of the CHARM-EUalliance:the University of Barcelona, Trinity College Dublin,Utrecht University,Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, and the University of Montpellier. Teaching will be carried out by teams of lecturers from the five institutions, who will pool their skills and expertise to offer students the best possible educational experience.
The degree program lasts one and a half years, or three semesters (see details below), and will offer numerous mobility opportunities that will allow students to study at at least three of the partner universities during the program.
First semester:
A preparatory phase consisting of three compulsory modules, each worth 10 ECTS credits (30 ECTS in total): Social Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Research .
Second semester:
A flexible phase consisting of 3 modules, each worth 10 ECTS credits (30 ECTS credits in total). Students must choose one of the following tracks:
Water (30 ECTS):
- The extremes of the water cycle and their complex consequences
- Adaptation measures and strategies in water management
- Resilient Cities: Water in Urban Environments
Life and Health (30 ECTS):
- Health systems and policies
- Health challenges
- Healthy living and well-being
Food (30 ECTS):
- Link between food, health, and the environment
- Food systems and their transformations
- Socially just and sustainable food systems
Third semester:
A final-year project consisting of a single module worth 30 ECTS credits.
During this phase, students work collaboratively with their peers, academic staff, and non-university stakeholders (e.g., companies or associations) on a real-world challenge related to sustainable development based on the student's original field of study.
A unique educational model
The CHARM-EU diploma is student-centered, empowering students to take charge of their own learning. Based on solving real-world problems, the program will offer students the opportunity to work alongside international students and civil society actors throughout the course to tackle concrete societal challenges related to sustainable development.
He is also implementing an innovative competency-based assessment method, with individual support from a mentor throughout the program and regular feedback on their results and the steps they need to take to improve.
Who can apply?
As the program is interdisciplinary, all profiles are welcome. Admission is open to students with a Master's 1 or a Bachelor's degree + 30 ECTS. Candidates will be required to demonstrate a C1 level of English at the start of the program in September 2022. The CHARM-EU team at the University of Montpellier will assist you in obtaining certification. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
As an exception, students who are citizens of the European Union and who have completed their final year of study in France will be exempt from registration fees, instead of the standard fee of €3,000.
CHARM-EU offers a scholarship to European citizens from ethnic minority groups or Ukrainian citizens who are refugees under temporary protection. This scholarship covers registration fees and includes a stipend of €16,000. Applicants must indicate in their application documents that they are applying for this scholarship. Any questions on this subject should be sent by email by clicking here.
Applications are open until June 27, 2022.
Video recap of the CHARM-EU diploma launch ceremony
The CHARM-EU degree is a first in Europe! It is a pilot program, and the second edition is drawing on feedback from students in the first cohort to improve and jointly develop the programs of tomorrow offered by the CHARM-EU alliance of European universities.
All information about courses and online application procedures is available by clicking here.
The UM CHARM-EU team is also available to answer any questions you may have about the program, the admission process, or mobility grants by email.