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Master of Science (MSc) in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (TRACEE)

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Are you ready to lead the change against the world’s most pressing challenges – climate change, energy transitions, and environmental crises ? To build a sustainable future, we need innovative thinkers and skilled professionals who can break disciplinary boundaries and work together on transformative solutions.

The International Master’s Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment, and Energy (TRACEE) offered by the CIVIS European University Alliance, empowers you to become a change-maker. It equips you with the knowledge to understand the complex problems of climate, energy, and environmental systems and provides you with the tools to create solutions from natural science, society and human perspectives, through a transdisciplinary approach.

This programme, co-taught by leading academics from the 11 CIVIS universities, builds on an innovative framework to :

  • Integrate natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and law to create holistic solutions.
  • Study at different CIVIS universities, experiencing diverse academic cultures and building international networks.
  • Equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle complex global issues and drive real-world impact.
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Organiser

Coordinated by Stockholm University for the CIVIS Alliance
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School of Geosciences and Environment for study track 7 of the master

 

Adress

Faculté des géosciences et de l'environnement
Quartier UNIL-Mouline
CH-1015 Lausanne

Contact

For study track 7 going to UNIL :
Prof. Pietro De Anna
Faculté des GSE
+41 (0)21 692 44 23
Pietro.DeAnna@unil.ch

For other study tracks and TRACEE in general:
Sylvie Kohli
Centre de soutien à l’enseignement
+41 (0)21 692 63 26
Sylvie.Kohli@unil.ch

 

Degree awarded

International joint or multiple degree depending on the chosen study track.

For UNIL study track 7 : Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science, which is part of a multiple degree with Stockholm University and La Sapienza University of Rome

ECTS Credits

120

Duration

4 semestres

Teaching language

English. The recommended level of English is C1. 

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree and special qualifications in accordance with the chosen study track. Students with background in natural sciences, social sciences, law, or humanities may be eligible. The programme is in English.

For study track 7 going to UNIL : A Bachelor’s degree within Natural Science or equivalent.

Application

Via Stockholm University application website from 17 February to 31 March 2025.

Tuition fees

  • EU/EES/CH students : €9000 for the full programme (€2250/semester)
  • Non-EU/EES students : €18,000/year for the full programme (€4500/semester)

 

Start of courses

01/09/2025 in Stockholm.
Successive semesters start depending on the location where they take place.

Career prospects

Graduates of TRACEE will be experts in the green transition, agents of change prepared for impactful careers, including :

  • Policy development in government agencies.
  • Research and innovation in climate and energy sectors.
  • Consultancy in environmental and sustainability organizations.
  • Leadership roles in international NGOs or global businesses.
  • This programme also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies in transdisciplinary research fields.

Subject to changes.
Only the official texts should be considered binding.
Last update: 27 February 2025