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Published:  20 Jul 2021

Contributing to the EU’s zero pollution ambition as an international student

The EU strives to have zero pollution in 2050 and to steer towards a healthy planet for healthy people. Find out what you can do to contribute to a climate-neutral society as an international student in Europe.

Consider Environmental Science degrees

Many universities in Europe offer high-quality education in the field of the environment and agriculture.

Consider applying for a study programme in one of these well-known subjects!

Environmental Engineering

Investigate environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution and the depletion of natural resources, and how to solve these issues with sustainable solutions.

Corporate Sustainability

Discover how to advise businesses in tackling environmental challenges and learn about innovations that enhance an environmentally sustainable economy.

Geographical Information Science

Find out how to work with the world’s most advanced technologies to solve real-life problems. Understand spatial patterns and relationships by capturing, storing and visualising data related to positions on the earth’s surface.

Ecology

Examine ecological processes and develop tools to protect the ecosystem from problems caused by pollution and climate change.

Study programmes

Search for study programmes in one of these subjects in the course lists of European countries.

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

The Netherlands

Turkey

Join volunteering groups/activities

European Universities strive to integrate environmental sustainability into their curricula and encourage students to engage in sustainability transformations.

Consider participating in local activities organised by your host university to tackle climate change or join a sustainability group facilitated by your university. 

The European Solidarity Corps supports students from 18 to 30 years old in getting involved in volunteering projects, traineeships and local solidarity projects.

Published:  20 Jul 2021