Overview

Key Features

The Water and Coastal Management (Erasmus Mundus) programme offered by the University of Algarve main goals are:

development of a structured and integrated cooperation in Marine and Environmental Sciences Higher Education field in order to plan and implement a Master programme leading to a joint degree “Joint Master” issued by the universities where the student has pursued the studies (minimum of two institutions of the consortium)

improve and promote worldwide the European High Education Level in the field of Water and Coastal Management, in cooperation with interested parts

join resources and fill gaps between field studies, the academia, the governance bodies and economical agentspromote an interdisciplinary advanced training and education in order to create skills and competences to the future generation of researchers and managers in Water and Coastal Management

promote students and teachers mobility in the context of MSc program, allowing the students to benefit from different competences, experiences and capacities of consortium partners

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Freshwater Management
Environmental Management
Coastal Management
Research Project and Dissertation
Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Faro, Portugal

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Hydrology & Water Management Environmental Sciences View 5 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

holding a suitable first cycle/undergraduate/bachelor degree

having excellent and adequate academic and scientific background and personal skills. Please use the Application Form and CV samples (see the downloadable PDF files below and online application)

proof of English language proficiency – B2

copy of Diploma, Official Academic Transcript of Records with Grades and Syllabus of previous studies

students Application Form

CV (use sample)

copy of Passport (all pages)

2 reference letters (addressed to the WACOMA Consortium)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Faro

Portugal

400 - 800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Water and Coastal Management (Erasmus Mundus).

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Faro

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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