Programme Guide - Study in Poland

Erasmus Mundus Master of Science
in Ecohydrology
Degree
to be obtained
Duration
Language
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Programme
description
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for application
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www.studyinpoland.pl
Master of Science in Environmental Protection – specialization: Ecohydrology
4 semesters (2 academic years)
English
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The ERASMUS MUNDUS Master Course (EMMC) in Ecohydrology (www.ecohyd.org) is a
unique international master course focusing on a new vision for aquatic ecosystems restoration
and long-term sustainability. The Ecohydrology approach was developed and have
been refined within the International Hydrologic Program (IHP) of UNESCO. Actually its
importance is recognized by the 193 counties composing the UNESCO General
Conference, being “Ecohydrology for Sustainability” one of the five major themes of the
Phase VII of the IHP-UNESCO. The Ecohydrology EMMSc is supported by a consortium
build on highly experienced Higher Education Institution (HEI) in this field, as the UNESCO
Institute for Water Education (Delft, Netherlands), the University of Lodz (Poland), the
University of Algarve (Portugal), the Christian Albrecht University of Kiel (Germany) and the
National University of La Plata (Argentina). Several institutions, as Research and UNESCO
Centers, from Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia are associating to this course,
contributing with advanced study courses and promoting students exchange.
Students from all world countries are welcomed to apply to this EMMC. Deadlines and
requirements for applications should be verified at www.ecohyd.org. Students selected
by the consortium will receive grants from the European Union “Educational,
Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency”. These scholarships, 48.000 EUR for the
entire course for category A students (from non-European countries) and 23.000 EUR
for category B students (from European countries), will cover all expenses with fees,
travelling and subsistence for the period of the course (24 months). Students not
requiring grant are also welcomed to attend the course. For these candidates, the fee
is 8.000 EUR /year and 4.000 EUR/year, respectively for category A and B students.
July 15, 2011
An applicant who has successfully accomplished a first degree of higher education
equivalent to a B.Sc. degree in one of the following subjects: biology, ecology, geosciences,
environmental protection, limnology, hydrology, aquatic engineering or any
similar subject. Admission procedure requires the legalized Bachelor’s Degree
Diploma (or other document confirming bachelor’s degree studies graduation) with the
transcript of records and the English Language Certificate.
Admission criteria and procedure on: http://www.ecohyd.org/selection_criteria.html
University of Lodz
Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Department of Applied Ecology (DAE)
Address: 12/16, Banacha Str., 90-237 Lodz, Poland
Phone: +48 42 635 44 38, Fax: +48 42 665 58 19
E-mail: info@ecohyd.org, dr Małgorzata Łapińska, malapi@biol.uni.lodz.pl
www.ecohyd.org, www.kes.uni.lodz.pl
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The University of Lodz