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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: [email protected]
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
19
6
5
4
2
2
2
1
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
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
1
4
5
3
1
12
4 4
6
5
1
17
1 1
8
1
3
2
1
3
4
1 1
2
7
14
4 4
3
1 1
7 7
5
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
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
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
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, %
43
21
19
15
2
0 10 20 30 40 50
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
1 1
3
1
10
21 1 1
2 21
21 1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Armen
ia
Bosnia
and
Her
zego
vina
Bulgar
ia
Canad
a
Hunga
ry
Mac
edon
ia
Mold
ova
Nigeria
Poland
Roman
ia
Russia
Serbia
and
Mon
tene
gro
Slovak
ia UKUSA
PhD ProgramPhD ProgramPhD Students' Backgrounds 2002-2004
22
3
2
2
1
0 5 10 15 20 25
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:
[email protected]://www.personal.ceu.hu/departs/envsci