Area of Studies

agricultural sciences

Department

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW

Tuition and Other Fees

4500 PLN/ semester

Application Deadline(s)

Date of commencement of studies: October and February/March Recruitment calendar - https://www.sggw.edu.pl/en/recruitment/

Course Description

Course Profile

Aim of the programme:

Master Program in Environmental Protection – Restoration and Management of Environment (RME) aims to provide students with comprehensive and interdisciplinary environmental knowledge presented by the best specialists from a range of scientific areas. Studies are focused on both technical and ecological aspects of the environment, emphasizing the role of human in shaping sustainable landscapes and ecosystems. The programme is divided into three semesters. It consists of lectures, seminars, lab works and field research.

Main mandatory subjects:

• 1 Year: Methodology of Environmental Research, Strategy and policy in environmental conservation, Ecotoxycology, Landscape ecology, GIS modeling, Environmental processes modelling, Contaminant flow in the environment, Environmental conservation and landscape planning, Decision support systems in environmental conservation, Environmental resources valuation, Riparian ecosystems conservation, Noise protection, Mathematical statistics, Foreign language or elective, Diploma seminar I.

• 2 Year: Risk Analysis,Diploma seminar II, Master Thesis.

Career prospects: 

Career in environmental protection includes roles aiming to reduce the negative human pressure on natural environment, to restore degraded ecosystems, to sustainably use environmental resources, to create environmental education and policies. Graduates will be ready to work in the field of environmental planning and analysis, environmental policy, legislation, and regulation, natural resources conservation and management, environmental engineering and environmental education, communication and advocacy and fundraising. Possible professions include governmental positions, coordination of environmental agencies and NGOs, environmental consulting, technologist in industry, environmental engineering, research and teaching positions at schools and universities.

Education Requirements

• diploma of first cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of Environmental Protection or diploma of related field of first cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected from candidates; in case of number of candidates exceeding the admission limit – graduates of Environmental Protection studies will be admitted in the first place based on the average grade from first cycle studies

• confirmed knowledge of English language at minimum B2 level – list of eligible certificates 

Other Requirements

The following documents should be submitted by accepted Candidates (after admission results):

1) Signed application form with a current photograph attached (print-out from Candidate Service System);

2) Certified by SGGW: Copy (the original document must be presented) of higher education diploma entitling to undertake second cycle studies (Master’s degree) in the country of its issue.Document must be legalized or legalization must be replaced by an apostille certificate attached to it read more about legalization;

3) Certified by SGGW: Copy (the original document must be presented) of transcript of grades issued with the higher education diploma(a specification including the subjects taken, number of hours and grades). Document must be legalized or legalization must be replaced by an apostille certificate attached to it  read more about legalization;

4) Copy of document confirming the knowledge of English (the original document must be presented)  read more;

5) Copy of valid passport (page with photo) or other document confirming the identity of the candidate (the original document must be presented);

6) Medical statement translated into Polish, certifying that there are no contraindications to undertake studies at the chosen field of study. After admission, the accepted candidate is directed by the Faculty authorities for additional medical examinations to the occupational medicine doctor at the Polish medical facility;

7) one up-to-date photographs in accordance with requirements for the Polish ID (format 35 mm (width)/45 mm (height)) and the same digital photograph (resolution 236 x 295 pixels) attached to the application in Candidate Service System;

8) Copy of document confirming an insurance;

9) Copy of certificate from consulate confirming Polish descent or Polish Charter, if the candidate holds one (the original document must be presented);

10) Translation into Polish of documents issued in languages other than Polish or English read more;

Contact

Student Affairs Office: admission@sggw.edu.pl

Faculty Coordinator:

grzegorz_majewski@sggw.edu.pl

arkadiusz_przybysz@sggw.edu.pl

pawel_oglecki@sggw.edu.pl

mateusz_grygoruk@sggw.edu.pl