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.
- Read more about why you should study Environmental Engineering
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
- Engineering Sciences programmes (Studienwahl.at)
Belgium
- Environment programmes (Study in Flanders)
Bulgaria
- Register of higher education institutions (nacid.bg)
Croatia
- Environment programmes (Study in Croatia)
Czech Republic
- Study programmes (Study in the Czech Republic)
Denmark
- Environment and Agriculture programmes (Study in Denmark)
Estonia
- Study programmes (Study in Estonia)
Finland
- Environment programmes (Studyinfo.fi)
France
- Study programmes (Campus France)
Germany
- Environment programmes (Study in Germany)
Greece
- Bachelor's programmes (minedu.gov.gr)
- Master's programmes (minedu.gov.gr)
Hungary
- Study programmes (Study in Hungary)
Iceland
- Study programmes (haskoladagurinn.is)
Ireland
- Study programmes (Education in Ireland)
Italy
- Environment and Agriculture programmes (Study.eu)
Latvia
- Study programmes (Study in Latvia)
Lithuania
- Environment programmes (Study in Lithuania)
Luxembourg
- Study programmes (uni.lu)
Norway
- Study programmes (Study in Norway)
Poland
- Study programmes (study.gov.pl)
Portugal
- Environment programmes (Study & Research in Portugal)
Romania
- Study programmes (gov.ro)
Slovakia
- Environment programmes (Portal VS)
Slovenia
- Study programmes in English (Study in Slovenia)
Spain
- Bachelor's study programmes (sepie.es)
- Master's study programmes (sepie.es)
Sweden
- Study programmes (Study in Sweden)
The Netherlands
- Environment programmes (Study in Holland)
Turkey
- Study programmes (Study in 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.
- Join the European Solidarity Corps to participate in volunteering activities or to start a solidarity project.
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