Overview

The Joint Nordic Programme in Environmental Law from Uppsala University provides you with knowledge of environmental law at three levels: international, within the EU, and in the different Nordic countries. The goal is to provide high qualifications for those who are interested in legal work in the field of environment, nationally or internationally, but also for those who wish to study for a PhD in environmental law.

Features

The programme gives you basic theoretical and methodological knowledge of environmental law. You will acquire special legal knowledge and skills within two key environmental fields:

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental law

In-depth studies within two environmental law areas

The other specialisation area is climate change and energy law.

In Tromsø, you will take a course that provides advanced knowledge of the interdependence between climate and energy, including the implications of climate change law for the energy sector, renewable energy, emissions trading, and carbon capture and storage.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Uppsala, Sweden

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Legal Studies View 22 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Sweden

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirements

A Bachelor of Law or another equivalent university degree, corresponding to at least three years of full-time study (180 ECTS credits). The degree must be relevant to the programme and include at least 90 ECTS credits in legal science.

Language requirements

Selection: Students are selected based on:

a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and

a statement of purpose (1 page) including information on previous education, work and other experience.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

100000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50000 SEK per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Uppsala

7620 - 12066 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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