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     [ Sieben Jahre CIVIS: vom ehrgeizigen Projekt zur lebendigen akademischen Gemeinschaft

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     [ CIVIS calls for strengthening Africa-Europe academic mobility through a visa policy for science partnerships

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     [ CIVIS3i: Five Years Advancing Research Excellence Across CIVIS Alliance

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     [ CIVIS Student Ambassadors Take Centre Stage in Newsroom Pilot

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     [ Eine funktionierende Allianz aufbauen: Fünf Erkenntnisse aus den CIVIS Units

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2. [Finden Sie Ihren Masterstudiengang ](https://civis.eu/de/learn/find-your-master-s-programme)
3. [Master's programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy ](https://civis.eu/de/learn/find-your-master-s-programme/master-s-programme-in-transdisciplinary-studies-of-climate-environment-and-energy)
4. Programme overview

 Programme overview 
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Semester 1: Building the foundations
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In your first semester at **Stockholm University**, you’ll develop foundational skills through the **Climate, Energy, and Environment** course (30 ECTS), covering:

- **Systems Thinking (3 ECTS):** Analyse complex problems through an interdisciplinary framework.
- **Natural Science Perspective (9 ECTS):** Explore climate systems, energy processes, and ecosystem interactions.
- **Social Science Perspective (9 ECTS):** Delve into the policy, governance, and economic aspects of sustainability.
- **Humanities Perspective (6 ECTS):** Reflect on the ethical, cultural, and historical dimensions of environmental challenges.
- **Transdisciplinary Methods (3 ECTS):** Go a step further and engage with innovative research methods involving collaboration and community-driven approaches.

Semesters 2-3: Customising your path
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Choose from nine specialised tracks (60 ECTS) offered across the 11 CIVIS member universities:

- **Environmental Humanities and Law** (University of Salzburg, Austria, and University of Bucharest, Romania)
- **Environmental Social Sciences** (University of Glasgow, Scotland, and University of Bucharest, Romania)
- **Energy and Matter** (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, and Stockholm University, Sweden)
- **Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology** (Stockholm University, Sweden, and University of Tübingen, Germany) - *Available in 2026*
- **Environmental Geoscience** (University of Glasgow, Scotland, and Aix-Marseille Université, France)
- **Climate Change Science** (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and University of Tübingen, Germany) - *Available in 2026*
- **Environmental Risks and Mitigation** (University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy)
- **Societal Challenges and Transdisciplinary Hotspots** (University of Salzburg, Austria, and Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium)
- **Global Change Biology** (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy, and University of Salzburg, Austria)

Semester 4: Working on a real-world challenge
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Complete your academic journey with a **30 ECTS thesis**, working on a real-world challenge at one of the CIVIS partner universities. Students can choose the university within their selected study track that aligns best with their research interests. Successful students will be awarded multiple or joint degrees, depending on the chosen track.

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 The best fit for you 
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Get more details about the programme and tailor your specialisation according to your disciplinary background! All CIVIS Universities are involved in delivering the innovative Master's Programme TRACEE!

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 What's new in CIVIS? 
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- [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/uam-campus-800x600.jpg?token=eb757b65c52055647b30e6add58fd344)The UAM will build a pioneering residence for students and young researchers

     CIVIS Highlights

    5. November 2026

     ](https://civis.eu/de/the-civis-newsroom/the-uam-will-build-a-pioneering-residence-for-students-and-young-researchers)
- [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/staff-website-horizontal-photos-3-800x600.jpg?token=40fe6265666a2e028e636042c1f026f1)Democracy in Action: CIVIS opens new opportunities for university–society collaborations

     Connect

    2. November 2026

     ](https://civis.eu/de/the-civis-newsroom/democracy-in-action-civis-opens-new-opportunities-for-universities-society-collaborations)
- [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/eusea-800x600.jpg?token=78417aaf5bce5b95ab5bf5a2ed4cd588)University of Glasgow invites us to join the conversation at European Science Engagement Conference

     CIVIS Highlights

    30. Oktober 2026

     ](https://civis.eu/de/the-civis-newsroom/university-of-glasgow-invites-us-to-join-the-conversation-at-european-science-engagement-conference)

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