MSc in Climate policy and regional development
6,800 Tuition Fee/year
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Drive impactful change towards climate resilience, from local communities to global strategies.
- Transform your concerns about climate change into actionable knowledge and workable policy solutions that take into account economic and social realities, from local to international levels.
- Develop a deep understanding of EU policy, while also recognising regional differences and alternative perspectives.
- Understand both key dimensions of building climate resilience: reducing emissions (mitigation) and preparing for a warmer world (adaptation).
- Learn to analyse and display spatial data using GIS software.
- The programme is taught in partnership with the Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research, leading experts on climate and energy policy in CEE.
- Gain the knowledge and skills needed to contribute creatively to the formulation of policies, strategies, and plans for climate-resilient development at local, national, and global levels.
- Become an expert with multidisciplinary knowledge — including economics, policy, economic geography, and spatial planning —enabling you to analyse environmental issues holistically.
- Focus on addressing challenges and development opportunities in specific sectors such as energy, food, and tourism, as well as in regions particularly affected by climate change.
- Graduates are prepared for analytical, planning, and research roles, or to lead teams in the public, non-profit, academic, and private sectors.
Who is expected to attend the training
This programme is designed for students who wish to actively shape the future of their communities and enabling them to thrive in the era of climate change.
We will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform your concern for climate and environmental issues into practical knowledge and effective, real-world solutions. We welcome students from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to engage with complex problems requiring multidisciplinary approaches and critical thinking. If you aspire to a career that goes beyond personal success to make a positive contribution to the sustainable development of your community and the wider world, this programme is for you.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Drive impactful change towards climate resilience, from local communities to global strategies.
- Transform your concerns about climate change into actionable knowledge and workable policy solutions that take into account economic and social realities, from local to international levels.
- Develop a deep understanding of EU policy, while also recognising regional differences and alternative perspectives.
- Understand both key dimensions of building climate resilience: reducing emissions (mitigation) and preparing for a warmer world (adaptation).
- Learn to analyse and display spatial data using GIS software.
- The programme is taught in partnership with the Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research, leading experts on climate and energy policy in CEE.
- Gain the knowledge and skills needed to contribute creatively to the formulation of policies, strategies, and plans for climate-resilient development at local, national, and global levels.
- Become an expert with multidisciplinary knowledge — including economics, policy, economic geography, and spatial planning —enabling you to analyse environmental issues holistically.
- Focus on addressing challenges and development opportunities in specific sectors such as energy, food, and tourism, as well as in regions particularly affected by climate change.
- Graduates are prepared for analytical, planning, and research roles, or to lead teams in the public, non-profit, academic, and private sectors.
Who is expected to attend the training
This programme is designed for students who wish to actively shape the future of their communities and enabling them to thrive in the era of climate change.
We will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform your concern for climate and environmental issues into practical knowledge and effective, real-world solutions. We welcome students from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to engage with complex problems requiring multidisciplinary approaches and critical thinking. If you aspire to a career that goes beyond personal success to make a positive contribution to the sustainable development of your community and the wider world, this programme is for you.
Admission Requirements
Your qualification must be legally recognised to be equivalent to a Hungarian undergraduate degree (Act C, Recognition, 2001).
If your qualifications are not in English or Hungarian, official translations into English or Hungarian will be required for all diplomas and transcripts.
The institution does not require an apostille.
Minimum credit requirements
In Hungary, there are specific legal prerequisites and credit requirements for studying master’s programmes.
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. You can take a look at credit requirements on our website.
Valid passport or, in the case of EU nationals, national ID
There are no specific English language requirements in the case of Corvinus Master’s programmes. Your English language level will be assessed as part of our entrance exam process.
Entrance exam – Written test & Interview
Applicants to the MSc in Climate Policy and Regional Development are required to complete a ‘Type A’ written test and an interview as part of the admissions process.
The maximum number of points you can get in the admissions process is 100.
- In-house written entrance exam, type A: 60 points
topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
- Interview: 30 points
topics: motivation and aptitude interview
The written exam is an online test facilitated by SkillCert.
Interviews are generally held online via Microsoft Teams and last around 10–15 minutes.
The written examination can be waived in the following circumstances:
• If you have a diploma graded at least good/B ( ECTS ) issued by a university with AACSB or EQUIS accreditation or by a CEMS member university, including Corvinus.
- If you have a diploma with a good (4) grade, you will get 50 points for the written exam
- If you have a diploma with an excellent (5) grade, you will get 60 points for the written exam
• Results from a recognised international test will also be accepted, if minimum scores have been achieved: at least 500 on GMAT, 300 on GRE, 150 on NMAT or 485 on GMAT FE.
Please note that, as these are minimum scores, you may need to achieve more points to be admitted.
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