Environmental Sciences and Policy

About this programme

The Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy program at CEU provides an interdisciplinary education environmental sciences and policy. The Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy is a research-oriented program for students interested in contributing to emerging environmental research directions. You will gain expertise in formulating, designing, conducting and presenting original research projects that tackle contemporary environmental challenges and consider the political, legal, economic and social dimensions of environmental policymaking. The Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy at CEU is registered with the New York State Education Department in the United States and accredited by AQ Austria in Austria. CEU is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Find out more about accreditation at CEU. The curriculum of the PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy program comprises three main components: During the first year of the Environmental Sciences and Policy doctoral program, you will choose theory and methods courses relevant for your research project. You will also prepare for the comprehensive exam, which will test your understanding of the core theoretical and methodological literatures relevant to your chosen research topic. Students take their comprehensive exam at the end of the spring term. As a PhD student, you will also receive pedagogical training and be required to serve as a teaching assistant in a master's level course in the first year of your doc