Overview

The M2 Arctic Studies program at Paris-Saclay University will allow the student to develop the following areas of expertise:

piloting a project using specific tools and management techniques
management of organizational change based on a multidisciplinary approach
the autonomous conduct of a project or investigation in the Arctic
reflect and respect the social, technical and technological aspects
the mediation of environmental knowledge, intercultural aspects, access to knowledge and its dissemination
economic and environmental assessment
the expertise of the economic, sectoral and multidisciplinary issues of the Arctic
evaluation of innovation, production and knowledge acquisition systems
identification and selection of opportunities: economic intelligence
the assessment of technological, financial, commercial and organizational risks
the management of research teams and international cooperation projects

Career prospects

The M2 Arctic Studies program trains Arctic researchers in the disciplines of science (environmental sciences and climatology in particular) and SHS (anthropology, cultural studies, international relations, sustainable development, etc.), experts and scientists.

Arctic decision-makers able to steer the process of expertise, facilitation and governance, using a method of eco-efficiency and integrated global performance (environmental, economic and social), identifying and to remove barriers to environmentally and ecologically sound development in an Arctic context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Management
Physical Sciences of the Earth
Governance and Sustainability
Environmental Science for the Arctic
Arctic Climate and Meteorology
Arctic Travel Literature
Arctic Societies
Arctic Geopolitics
Arctic Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 6 other Masters in Environmental Management in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum EU (description of the units of education followed) of the last two years.
Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
Choice sheet of M2 (obligatory for the candidates registered in M1 at the University Paris-Saclay).
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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