Erasmus Mundus Master Programme on Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR)

Overview

The Master Degree Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR) is a two-year world-class International Programme on the field of Forestry and Sustainability, implemented in 2012.
It is the only program in Europe that simultaneously addresses the economic, ecological and social challenges of sustainable Mediterranean forestry and natural resources management.
MEDfOR also address specific topics on the field of forestry, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean area such as:

  •  forest as a unique world heritage,
  •  forest management and conservation
  • forestry role in the welfare of the society.

Our purpose is to educate the next generation of leaders in forestry and natural resources, and public and private land management, with a special focus on the Mediterranean region. We wish to provide our students with tools to contribute to the solutions of forestry, natural resources and environmental challenges throughout the region and the world.

Admission Criteria

The MEDfOR Programme is open to candidates from all over the world, so everyone can apply. However, two basic criteria need to be met:

  • The candidate needs to have at least a bachelor degree on the field of economics or sciences;
  • The candidate needs to have at least an English level of B1 (CEFR).

If you don’t fulfil those two basic criteria, your application will be immediately dismissed.

How to Apply

In order to apply you have to:

  1. fill the application form (online)
  2. submit the documents listed below
  3. Provide two reference letters from referees

List of documents to Upload: 

  1. Copy of Passport (as proof of Nationality)
  2. Copy of certificate of the place of residence (e.g. residence certificate or certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training)
  3. Original or certified (translated) copy of university diploma or degree certificate. Certified translation into English.
  4. Original or certified (translated) copy of transcript of study results. Certified translation into english.
  5. Certified copy of language test results: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge English Examinations (CAE) or other official certificate – which clearly grades the English level of the candidate (a)
  6.  CV – Curriculum vitae – European format is preferable. Make sure you describe your work experience.
  7. State of Motivation – Please mention on the Motivation letter: i) your academic and professional background and how it fits in the MEDfOR programme; ii) why you chose the above mobility track and how it relates with your professional plans. It is advisable that the letter is one page long.
  8. Names and e-mails of the referees who will provide the reference letters. Referees should be from different institutions, and one should be academic (b).
  9. Reference letters – only accepted if they are signed and headed letters (b).
  10.  Declaration and signature

Applications will be closed at 10 pm of 31st December 2021 (CET time).

For more information; www.medfor.eu

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