Admissions - MSc in Sustainability Transformation
Do I have the profile that fits?
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Have you obtained or are currently pursuing a 4-year Bachelor’s degree at the minimum, or a Master degree in any field of study (engineering, science, mathematics, business, law, humanities & social sciences, economics, etc.)?
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Are you a high-potential candidate looking to develop your career in sustainability?
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Are you engaged in social responsibility, invested in making an impact, internationally oriented and have leadership potential?
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Candidates without the above-mentioned qualifications may also apply if they have at least 5 years of professional experience and wish to finance their tuition fees with their personal funds. Such applications will be examined on an exceptional basis (Maximum 40% of total admitted candidates). Candidates applying on this basis will be evaluated through the Validation des Acquis Professionnels et Personnels (VAPP) procedure.
Application deadlines
The application portal is currently open.
Application deadlines for the 2023 intake are as follows:
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ROUNDS |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
ADMISSION RESULTS |
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Round 1 |
October 18, 2022 |
November 29, 2022 |
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Round 2 |
January 4, 2023 |
February 20, 2023 |
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Round 3 |
April 6, 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
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Round 4 |
June 5, 2023 12 p.m. Paris Time (Noon) |
July 5, 2023 |
Admission process
You will need to provide:
- 1 English test score - mandatory. Exempted if the candidate has completed at least 3 years in a higher education program in English at a 100% English-speaking institution.
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TEST |
VALIDITY* |
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2 years |
Minimum score 90 |
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Minimum score 6.5 |
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Minimum score 175 |
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Minimum score 850 |
* The tests must not be older than the years mentioned above at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in).
It can take several months to prepare and register for an exam slot for the test.
Keep this in mind before starting your application as without this test score uploaded in your application file, it will be incomplete.
For students applying to the majors taught in French, please keep in mind that a minimum level of French equivalent to C2 is necessary.
This test is not mandatory for your application, and eligible candidates will have their level of French assessed during the interview.
Please fill in an online application. Create your account and you will receive an e-mail with your login and pin number. These are required each time you sign in, so keep them safe! You can fill in the application form at our own pace and come back to it at any point.
A complete application file includes the following items. Incomplete application will not be processed.
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DESCRIPTION |
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
In English |
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Degree(s) obtained |
Authenticated copies of accredited degrees since high school (school leaving) |
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Transcripts / Grade Sheets |
Official or authenticated copies from all colleges and universities attended since high school, including exchange programs |
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2 References |
One academic and one professional reference |
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1 English Test |
Copy of official score |
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1 Identity Card |
Passport or National Identity Card |
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1 Photograph |
A recent ID photo |
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Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee of €100 |
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All documents must be provided in English or French except the Curriculum Vitae (CV), which should be in English. |
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Once you have completed your online application and have attached all the supporting documents, the final step is to submit your online application.
Please keep in mind that there are several rounds of admissions. The deadlines to submit your application are listed in the table at the top of this page.
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the admission committee. Each part of your application is taken into account, hence the need to complete it conscientiously. Kindly note that in case clarification is needed, an interview may be scheduled.
You will be notified by email by the dates indicated in the table above.
Following your admission, make sure to secure your seat in the program by paying the non-refundable deposit within 2 weeks.
This amount will be deducted from your tuition fee.
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