34 Master's degrees in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in Portugal
Portugal is a fantastic destination for international students interested in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences. With a variety of programmes available, students can choose from a range of tuition fees. The lower-end tuition fee for these programmes starts at €3,000, making it accessible for many students. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €6,500, offers a middle-ground option for those looking for a balance between cost and quality. On the higher end, the €9,000 provides an idea of the maximum investment one might consider.
A significant 3% of programmes are designed to be affordable, ensuring that students from various financial backgrounds can pursue their academic interests. Additionally, around 6% of the programmes are offered online, providing flexibility for those who may need to balance studies with other commitments.
Portugal boasts a strong academic environment with 31% of its universities offering Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences programmes. This wide availability means students have numerous options to choose from, each with its unique strengths and specialisations. Whether you're looking for a more traditional classroom experience or prefer the flexibility of online learning, Portugal has something to offer every aspiring environmental scientist or earth scientist.

Law and Economics of the Sea – Ocean Governance
The Law and Economics of the Sea – Ocean Governance course at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is an interdisciplinary, unique and innovative program dedicated to the study of all issues related to ocean governance. Since 2023/24 it is a partnership with NOVA School of Business and Economics.

Environmental Studies
The Master's degree in Environmental Studies at Universidade de Aveiro aims to train professionals capable of anticipating and characterizing environmental issues and dysfunctions, and proposing technically and economically viable solutions to prevent, mitigate, or resolve them.

Sustainability Management
This Sustainability Management course from Porto Business School is designed to empower leaders to drive systemic change and create value across environmental, social and governance dimensions.

Accounting
The Accounting and Sustainability programme from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management equips you with the analytical, strategic, ethical, and social skills to excel globally - where financial insight meets ESG impact and technological innovation.

Industrial Management, Operations and Sustainability
This Industrial Management, Operations and Sustainability degree from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management will prepare you to face current challenges of a sustainable economy using innovation production and operations strategies.
Mining and Geological Engineering
The Master Programme in Mining and Geological Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico is aimed at graduates in Engineering, namely with curricular paths that include Geology, Mining, Civil, Environment and related areas.
Geosciences
The Master's degree in Geosciences at University of Minho aims to provide advanced training in emerging Geoscience domains and to create professionals which can act in several areas of the geosciences.
Conservation and Restoration
The Master in Conservation and Restoration from Universidade Nova de Lisboa helps you become a professional with the necessary knowledge, tools, training and understanding to act independently in the field of cultural heritage preservation for the benefit of present and future generations.
Paleontology
The Master of Science in Paleontology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa aims to train postgraduate students with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the current issues of the evolution of Earth and Life.
Biochemistry for Health
The Master Programme in Biochemistry for Health from Universidade Nova de Lisboa provides a critical and analytical perspective of Human Health from a Biochemical point of view.
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
The Master's Degree course in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution from Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto offers advanced training for graduates of Biology, Agricultural Science and Veterinary Science, or related fields, who would like to pursue postgraduate education in the field of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, or who are interested in developing or applying that knowledge.
Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management
Join EMJM GLOBE at University of Lisbon and become a leader in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management, trained by top international scholars and practitioners in these fields.
Ecology
The Master course in Ecology at University of Minho runs for 4 semesters, corresponding to 120 ECTS. The 1st year includes 10 curricular units, 7 of which are compulsory and 3 are optional. The 2nd year is totally devoted to the dissertation.
Quality in Analytical Laboratories
Quality in Analytical Laboratories is a master course at University of Algarve for laboratory managers and scientists who wish to implement and manage Quality Systems in analytical laboratories, or work in Quality System environments in accredited analytical laboratories.
Applied Ecohydrology
Applied Ecohydrology at University of Algarve is a two year master programme (120 ECTS credits) offered by four European Universities: the University of Algarve (Portugal), the coordinating institution, the University of Lodz (Poland), the Technische Hochschule Lübeck (Germany) and the University of Antwerp (Belgium).
Marine, Biodiversity, Fisheries and Conservation
The Master in Marine, Biodiversity, Fisheries and Conservation, at University of Algarve, in partnership with the Algarve Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), is the first professional master's degree in this area in Portugal.
Geoenvironmental Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas
Geoenvironmental Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas from Nova University of Lisbon offers advanced, systemic and interdisciplinary training focused on the analysis, characterization and environmental rehabilitation of degraded areas resulting from human activity
Biology and Geology Teaching in the Secondary School
The master of Biology and Geology Teaching in the Secondary School at University of Minho presents a curricular structure in which students' mobility opportunities are highlighted, a great focus on student work, the construction of formative autonomy and the development of critical and interventional sense.
Applied Environmental Sustainability
The Applied Environmental Sustainability course is held at the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon.
Advanced Mineral Resources Development
The International Master of Science in Advanced Mineral Resources Development, a new Joint Degree Programme between Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Leoben (Montanuniversitaet Leoben) and University of Freiberg (TU Bergakademie Freiberg).