Program Overview

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M2 Arctic Studies

The M2 Arctic Studies program is designed to train Arctic researchers in the disciplines of science (environmental sciences and climatology in particular) and SHS (anthropology, cultural studies, international relations, sustainable development, etc.), experts and scientists. The program aims to equip students with the skills to steer the process of expertise, facilitation, and governance, using a method of eco-efficiency and integrated global performance (environmental, economic, and social), identifying and removing barriers to environmentally and ecologically sound development in an Arctic context.

Objectives

The objective of the Master is twofold:

• To help future decision-makers and facilitators working in the Arctic or in relation to the Arctic to develop integrated analysis tools thanks to a thorough knowledge of the fragile balance between ecosystems and the human ecology of the Arctic.
• To give students interested in research the opportunity to develop a project that will be pursued in the form of a doctoral thesis after validation of the Master.

Skills

The program enables students to master and use in-depth the specialized knowledge of the Arctic. The master offers four areas of complementary skills:

• Studies in all major areas essential to decision-making
• Scientific skills reinforced by intercultural skills that will enable students to act as experts and facilitators but also as advisors and advisers
• An international dimension with courses in English
• Formation to analysis and action

Career Opportunities

Career Prospects

The program prepares students for various career paths, including:

• Chargé de mission environnement / biodiversité
• Chef de projet environnement / biodiversité
• Responsable de projets R&D
• Chargé de mission environnement
• Chargé de mission développement durable
• Chargé d'études environnement
• Chargé d'études développement durable
• Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de l’industrie
• Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de la recherche
• Ingénieur d'études industrie / recherche publique
• Chargé d'évaluation et de prospective
• Chargé d’études technico-économiques, stratégiques, environnementales
• Chargé de mission / Chargé d’études biodiversité, développement durable
• Responsable RSE
• Chargé de projet et de développement territorial

Further Study Opportunities

Students may pursue further studies, such as a PhD in science de la durabilité (anchored in numerous disciplines).

Fees and Scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the program and personal circumstances.

Admission

Admission Route

The program is open to students with a background in various fields, including:

• Droit
• Economie et gestion
• Science politique
• Humanités
• Histoire
• Géographie et aménagement
• Sciences de l'éducation
• Sciences sociales
• Sciences de l'homme, anthropologie, ethnologie
• Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales
• Physique
• Sciences de la vie
• Sciences de la vie et de la Terre
• Sciences pour l'ingénieur
• Études culturelles

Capacity

The program has 20 available places.

Public Visé et Prérequis

Applicants must have a good level of English and a research or professional project consistent with the objectives of the Master. Conditions of admission include:

• Four years of higher education validated: Bachelor degree (four-year program), Master degree (at least first year of master validated), MBA (Equis), PhD
• High Schools of Engineering and Science
• High Schools of Business

Application Period(s)

The application period is from January 30, 2026, to September 15, 2026.

Supporting Documents

Compulsory supporting documents include:

• Motivation letter
• All transcripts of the years/semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program

Additional supporting documents may include:

• Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers)
• VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma)

Programme

The schedule will be posted shortly.

Location

The program is located in GUYANCOURT.