Overview

The goal of the Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law program at University of Eastern Finland is to provide first class learning for students who want to gain expertise in environmental law, nationally or internationally, as well as those who want to pursue a PhD in environmental law.

Overview

The Masters is the result of a cooperation between three leading Nordic universities: the University of Uppsala University (Uppsala, Sweden), the University of Eastern Finland (Joensuu, Finland) and the Arctic University of Norway (Tromsø, Norway). Students will spend a semester in each institution.

This combination of expertise will give you a unique international learning and living experience.

The programme will equip you with theoretical and methodological skills in environmental law. You will furthermore acquire specialistic knowledge and legal expertise on the management of natural resources, the protection of biodiversity, climate change and the energy transition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Role of Law in Environmental Policies
Climate Change Law and Policy
International Economic Law and Green Transitions
International Environmental Law
International Law and Forests
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
International Water Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joensuu, Finland

Disciplines

Public Law Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences

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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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Law corresponding to at least three years of full-time study (180 credits). Alternatively, a university degree of at least 180 credits, comprising or in combination with at least 90 credits in legal science.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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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

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Uppsala University: SEK 50 000/autumn semester.

Living costs

Joensuu

Finland

700 - 1000 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Joensuu

Funding

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