We announce that the first call for applications for the academic year 2027-2028 of Joint Master on Climate Change and Diversity: Sustainable Territorial Development will be open from the 15th of November 2026 until the 15th of February 2027.
The first call for applications is open to candidates worldwide, from both EU and non-EU countries.
The CCD-STeDe Joint Master is a unique, inclusive, high-quality and innovative multilingual programme jointly delivered by a consortium of five universities — two in the EU and three outside the EU — and four professional partners — three in the EU and one outside the EU.
The Master concerns alternatives to development, climate and social justice, environmental protection, international cooperation, circular and solidarity economy, and intercultural relation challenges of territorial development focusing not only on local communities, but also on enterprises, non-state actors, civil society organizations, regional and international organizations. It also aims to offer examples of territories in climate adaptation and mitigation involving all local organizations promoting just transitions and sustainable development paths.
The programme must be attended only on a full-time basis. Attending lectures is compulsory.
❗What’s new for 2027–2029?
The 2027–2029 edition introduces significant changes to the programme structure and academic pathways.
Two scholarships are available for the 2027–2029 intake. Find out more in the SCHOLARSHIPS page.
The programme will also offer three academic paths, each developed in collaboration with partner universities.
The new edition offers three academic paths:
- PATH 1: Climate change, sustainability, development / Cambio Climático, Sustentabilidad y Desarrollo (University of Padova and Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar; teaching languages: English and Spanish – maximum 15 students)
- PATH 3: Territorial management / Aménagement du Territoire (University of Padova and Université Joseph Ki Zerbo; teaching languages: English and French – maximum 10 students)
- PATH 4: Environmental Management (University of Padova and University of Johannesburg; teaching languages: English and French – maximum 10 students)
The main teaching language is English, alongside a second language — Spanish or French — depending on the chosen path. Across all three pathways, the first semester takes place in person at the University of Padova. The location and structure of the second semester depend on the selected academic path.
For detailed information about the updated programme structure, please consult the relevant sections of our website.
❗Application deadlines
Classes will begin in early September 2027. Three calls for applications are scheduled for the 2027–2029 intake:
1st call: November 15th, 2026 – February 15th, 2027 [open to everyone, two scholarships and fee waivers are available, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria]
2nd call: March 1st, 2027 – April 1st, 2027 [open to everyone]
3rd call: April 10th, 2027 – May 10th, 2027. This third and last call is open to EU candidates.
❗How to apply
Before submitting your application, carefully review the admission REQUIREMENTS.
Prepare your application by following the instructions in the APPLICATION section.