Program Overview

Environmental Science MSc Program

The Environmental Science MSc program is a complex interdisciplinary research module with environmental awareness. Our courses are aimed at improving understanding of the environment and the processes that support life on Earth. We are particularly interested in the impacts of human activity in the world around us and in developing ready-to-use approaches for achieving environmental sustainability.

Program Description

This program is recommended to applicants who want to apply "green chemistry" approach and learn environmental technologies. The main goal is that environmental scientists can identify and address environmental impact assessment and environmental certification.

The Environmental Sciences Master’s degree aims to train researchers having a complex intra- and transdisciplinary vision of the field, nature and environment-centered attitude of mind, and a researchers attitude. The main goal is that the environmental scientists shall be able to identify and manage environmental impact assessment, environmental qualification, to manage environmental science issues from the disposal of waste, through participation in landscape rehabilitation, environmental protection and nature conservation theory and practice, to the accomplishment of environmental problems related to energy resources, environmentally friendly materials and environmental technologies.

Strength of Program

The Faculty of Science, ELTE has expertise in all areas of natural sciences and thus it provides a great study environment for environmental science which is closely linked to classical sciences. Notable books and periodicals and also major infrastructure and laboratory conditions are available at the Faculty of Science, which allows students and researchers to stay up-to-date with new scientific results.

The academic staff have skills and expertise ranging from the smallest scale (sub atoms) to the largest scale (whole Earth systems). They investigate the environment in a holistic manner, integrating a wide range of scientific disciplines and combining basic and applied research.

Career Opportunities

Students directly participate in research and development tasks. Our graduates work with government and other public-sector bodies, agencies, voluntary societies, academia, industry and commerce – nationally and internationally. They participate in landscape rehabilitation, environmental protection and nature conservation and are also able to solve environmental problems related to energy resources, engage in environmentally friendly materials, and environmentally friendly technologies.

• Job examples:
  • Environmental inspector
  • CEO in Paper Reuse Facility
  • Waste Management Leader in Automotive Industry

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements: Bachelor degrees in the fields of Environmental Science, Agricultural Environmental Management Engineering, Nature Conservation Engineering, Environmental Engineering can be accepted.
  • Additionally, Bachelor degrees in the field of Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, if the applicant has at least 80 ECTS credits in the following fields: natural science, engineering, environmental science and environmental economics.
• Language requirements: An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.
  • Examples of minimum level accepted:
    • TOEFL iBT 72 pts
    • IELTS 5.5
  • Alternatively, an official certificate issued by the applicant’s previous higher education institution can be accepted, stating that the applicant’s previous education (Bachelor’s degree) was completed entirely in English.

Documents to Submit with Application

• Document | Comment
  • Online application form | -
  • Bachelor-level degree | -
  • Transcript of records | -
  • CV | -
  • Motivation letter | -
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport | needs to be valid
  • Passport photo | -
  • Copy of application fee transfer | -

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 4,190 EUR per semester
• non-EU/EEA students: 4,190 EUR per semester
• Application fee: 160 EUR (non-refundable)

Program Details

• Title: Environmental Science MSc
• Degree: Environmental Researcher
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: FF/1441-2/2015
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Center: Center of Environmental Science
• Language: English
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 5
• Maximum number of students: 20

Application Procedure

The application starts at the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.

Program Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Tamás WEISZBURG and Dr. Erzsébet Harman-Tóth, Assistant Professor

Start Program

01, Sep, 2026

Deadline for Applications - September Intake

31, May, 2026

Is There a February Intake

No

Offered for the Next Academic Year

Yes

Further Comments

Relevant bachelor degree in any field of natural sciences. Applicants still pursuing their BSc studies should obtain the diploma, or at least a certificate of being entitled to the diploma, before starting their MSc studies.