Department of Department of Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences

And PolicyAnd PolicyCentral European University

Nádor u. 9, Budapest, H-1051 HungaryPhone: (36 1) 327-3021

Fax: (36 1) 327-3031 email: envsci@ceu.hu

http://www.personal.ceu.hu/departs/envsci

OverviewOverviewCreated in 1995 (Summer Courses date back to

1991)Combines training in science and humanities7 permanent faculty members, 1 research

assistant, 2 administrative staffMSc Programme accredited by the University of

Manchester (UK) and the NY State Board of Regents (US).

PhD Programme started in 2002/2003 in collaboration with the Hungarian National Academy of Sciences

MS Students' Backgrounds 2004-05

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Natural Sciences

Humanities

Economics

Engineering

International Relations

Law

Public Administration

Business Studies

StudentsStudents

In 1991-1994 we had about 200 students at summer schools,

Since 1995 about 500 students from 40+ countries completed our Master’s program,

Overall number of Department alumni is therefore about 700.

Country Distribution of MS Students 2001-2004

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We are looking forWe are looking for

Academic and intellectual excellence

Career promise– including commitment to

environmental causesContribution to course

diversity

Master of Science Master of Science ProgramProgram

35-42 students per year, 16 full scholarships per year

46 credits to be earned from Sept to July:– First semester- core course (18 credits);– Second semester- elective courses (18 credits should

be selected from the offered 36);– 18-week research module (10 credits).

Around 12 - 15 distinguished visiting professors coming every year from Europe and North America

Using GIS, the Internet, the Systems Laboratory, field trips and practical studies

Teaching and graduate Teaching and graduate researchresearch

Most popular thesis topics: biodiversity conservation, water management, environmental standards, energy, environmental impact assessment, environmental policy

Percentage of student theses in different categories

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science &technology

policy, law, andeconomics

humanities,education, and

media

Air Pollution and Climate, Biodiversity and Conservation, Energy, Environmental Assessment and Management, Environmental Policy, GIS and Modeling, Food and Agriculture, Industrial Waste and Pollution, Urban Sustainability, Water Management, Environmental Health

Alumni destinations, %Alumni destinations, %

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Education &Academia

Industry &Businesses

NGOs

Government

UN & InternationalOrganisations

PhD programPhD program

Started in 2002, 10 students per year (5 full-time on CEU scholarships, 5 part-time on full tuition fee waiver)

Full-time students should complete course work in one year and the thesis by the end of the third year

Part-time students have two years to complete course work and up to six years to work on their theses

8 Institutes of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences are involved in teaching at PhD level

PhD ProgramPhD Program

Country Distribution of PhD Students 2002-2004

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PhD ProgramPhD ProgramPhD Students' Backgrounds 2002-2004

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Env. Sciences & Policy

Economics

Env. Management

Natural Sciences

Law

Key Research Themes and Key Research Themes and PartnersPartners

Climate change and energy policyClimate change and energy policy– COCO22 Emissions & Mitigation in CEE Emissions & Mitigation in CEE– Work for the Inter-Governmental Work for the Inter-Governmental

CommitteeCommittee– on Climate Change (IPCC)on Climate Change (IPCC)– Energy Policy for Economies in TransitionEnergy Policy for Economies in Transition

Environmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Impact AssessmentState of the Environment - Global State of the Environment - Global

Environmental Outlook (UNEP)Environmental Outlook (UNEP)Corporate sustainability reporting Corporate sustainability reporting

(IFC, Global Reporting Initiative)(IFC, Global Reporting Initiative) Environmental Policy Integration Environmental Policy Integration

(European Environment Agency)(European Environment Agency)

SummarySummary

Interdisciplinary program Interdisciplinary program combining science and policy combining science and policy trainingtraining

Focus on key environmental Focus on key environmental policy issues of the regionpolicy issues of the region

Excellence, diversity, and Excellence, diversity, and enthusiasm for the enthusiasm for the environmentenvironment

Further informationFurther information

Central European University Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy

Nádor u. 9, Budapest, H-1051 HungaryPhone: (36 1) 327-3021 Fax: (36 1) 327-3031 email:

envsci@ceu.huhttp://www.personal.ceu.hu/departs/envsci