https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/education/master/development-and-environmental-studies/m2-arctic-studies
The Arctic Studies program trains 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. Arctic decision-makers able 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 to remove barriers to environmentally and ecologically sound development in an Arctic context.
Information
Skills
- Master and use in depth the specialized knowledge of the Arctic.
- Mobilize methodological, technical and practical skills useful for solving problems in environmental and social sciences.
- Conceptualize, structure and lead a project.
- Learn and act independently.
- Work as a team and collaborate to achieve common goals.
- Synthesize and communicate effectively in English and in a way adapted to the intended audience.
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. In parallel, the Master is designed 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.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
Chargé de mission environnement / biodiversité
Chef de projet environnement / biodiversité
Responsable de projets R&D
Responsable de projets R et 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
Chargé·e de développement
Chargé·e d’études
Chef·fe de projet/de mission
Chercheur/chercheuse en R&D ou expert·e en modélisation et analyse de données dans des entreprises ou laboratoires de pointe.
Consultant·e
Doctorat
Doctorat / PhD interdisciplinaire en Science de la durabilité (nombreuses disciplines possibles)
former des spécialistes de niveau international, produisant des travaux compétitifs au sein d’équipes reconnues des établissements publics à caractères scientifique et technologique (EPST), INSERM et CNRS en particulier
Ingénierie études, recherche et développement
Les étudiants titulaires d’un M2 ont la possibilité de poursuivre dans la recherche en doctorat
Thèse de doctorat
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a good level of English and a research or professional project consistent with the objectives of the Master. Conditions of admission- four years of higher education validated: Bachelor degree (four-year programme) Master degree (at least first year of master validated), MBA (Equis), PhD High Schools of Engineering and Science Hight Schools of Business
Application Period(s)
From 30/01/2026 to 15/09/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
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
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).
The application procedure, which depends on your nationality and your situation is explained here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.
Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.