How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in ESS, Climate Change and Environmental Technology is a master’s programme at University of Graz in Graz, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. University of Graz is a public university in Styria.
What you will study
What you study
The ESS CCET master's is taught in English and run jointly with TU Graz. The register description sets out what graduates know at the end: climate itself, the characteristics and consequences of climate change, geoscientific processes, and the possibilities and framework conditions of sustainable environmental technology. You also get training in physical and chemical analytics and basic knowledge of programming algorithms. The point is to see how modern environmental technology is applied and how that application profile is expected to change. That is meant to prepare you for research-oriented work where you weigh technological options against social concerns.
Admission, language and next steps
The register records no entrance examination for this programme. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable studying and writing at master's level in English. The degree is a Master of Science, MSc, worth 120 ECTS over four semesters, and it is delivered in Graz together with TU Graz. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to the University of Graz, and its own programme page gives the application period and the documents you need. As a public university, Graz charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Check the programme page for the exact admission requirements and any deadlines.
What the register says
Graduates of the master’s programme in ESS / CCET will have sound knowledge in the subject areas of climate, characteristics and consequences of climate change, geoscientific processes and possibilities and framework conditions of sustainable environmental technology as well as connections to the latest findings and scientific and technological possibilities for action. With training in physical and chemical analytics as well as basic knowledge in programming algorithms they will gain an overview of the application profile and expected changes in modern environmental technology, the prerequisite for innovative research-oriented activities based on critical evaluation of problem situations at the interface between technological possibilities and social concerns.
Zusammen mit der TU Graz
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Environmental technology and engineering
- Climate change research and analysis
- Environmental analytics and monitoring
- Sustainability consulting
- Environmental policy and administration
- Research institutes and universities
- Environmental data and modelling
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in ESS, Climate Change and Environmental Technology taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Graz. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at University of Graz.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Graz.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Graz.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Graz is linked from this page so you can compare.