The objective of this program is to provide students with the concepts and methodology to enable them to assist public or private organisations, which are experiencing the consequences of global environmental and climate changes, with a focus on sustainability. Graduating students will have functional knowledge of the mechanisms and impact of climate change. The socio-ecosystem, vulnerability, adaptation, resilience concepts will be mastered so that they can be applied at the national, regional and local or private enterprise level. Graduates will be able to develop strategies that satisfy environmental and climatic challenges in these uncertain times.
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Review the official Université Paris-Saclay page and confirm entry requirements for Master 2 Development and Environmental Studies : Adaptation to Cimate Change #PR301.
Gather transcripts, degree certificates, passport, CV, motivation letter, and language documents required by the university.
Complete the official application (Mon Master / Parcoursup / direct portal / Études en France for non-EU) and upload all supporting documents before the stated deadline.
📅 Deadline: 2026-05-30
Watch for interview invitations, additional document requests, or admission offers from the institution.
After admission, finalize tuition planning, French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) documentation, accommodation, and CVEC payment.
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What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 964 hours per year (roughly 20 hours/week). Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€11.88/hour
SMIC (minimum wage) applies. Student jobs in hospitality and retail typically pay minimum wage.
Stay after graduation
12 months
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — One-year temporary stay permit after graduation to find work. Renewable once. Must have Master's or higher.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Talent Passport holders may qualify faster.
Average graduate salary
€35,000/year
Average starting salary. Paris-based roles typically 20–30% higher. Tech sector averages €42,000+.
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