Program Overview

Mŕster Universitari en Gestió Pesquera Sostenible

The Master's Degree in Sustainable Fisheries Management is a 120-credit program offered by the University of Alicante, in collaboration with the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ-CIHEAM). The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable fisheries management.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Number of Places: 25
• Credit Price: 35.34 (first enrollment); 56.51 (second and subsequent enrollments)
• Mode of Delivery: Presential
• Language of Instruction: Spanish
• Field of Knowledge: Sciences
• Study Area: Environmental Sciences and Ecology
• Publication of the Study Plan: BOE 9/1/14
• Center: Faculty of Sciences
• Master's Coordinator: Aitor Forcada Almarcha
• Scientific Director: José Luis Sánchez Lizaso

Additional Information

• The program is organized by the University of Alicante in conjunction with the IAMZ-CIHEAM.
• The Master's Degree in Sustainable Fisheries Management has been ranked among the best master's programs in environmental management in Spanish universities.
• The program has received a favorable report from the AVAP (Agency for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Higher Education).
• Students who complete the program will be awarded a Master's Degree in Sustainable Fisheries Management.

News

• Pre-enrollment for the Master's program is open from March 17, 2025, to June 27, 2025.
• The Master's program in Sustainable Fisheries Management has been ranked fourth among the best master's programs in environmental management in Spanish universities, according to the El Mundo 2021 ranking.
• The program has renewed its accreditation, with a favorable report from the AVAP.
• The 9th edition of the Master's program in Sustainable Fisheries Management will take place from October 2021 to June 2023.

How to Access

• For more information on how to access the program, please refer to the University of Alicante's website.

Why Study This Master's

• The Master's Degree in Sustainable Fisheries Management provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable fisheries management.
• The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in fisheries management, research, or conservation.

What is the Master's Like

• The program is a 120-credit master's degree that covers a range of topics related to sustainable fisheries management, including fisheries biology, ecology, and management.
• The program includes a combination of theoretical and practical courses, as well as a research project or thesis.

Study Plan

• The study plan for the Master's Degree in Sustainable Fisheries Management is available on the University of Alicante's website.

Quality Monitoring

• The program is subject to quality monitoring and evaluation by the University of Alicante and the AVAP.

Pre-Enrollment

• Pre-enrollment for the Master's program is open from March 17, 2025, to June 27, 2025.
• For more information on pre-enrollment, please refer to the University of Alicante's website.