The Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law (NOMPEL) is a collaborative two-year master's program offered by three leading Nordic universities: Uppsala University (Sweden), the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in Joensuu, and the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) in Tromsø. This program provides comprehensive knowledge of environmental law at international, EU, and Nordic levels.

Program Structure:

• Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Study Locations: Students spend one semester at each partner university:
  • 1st Semester: Uppsala University
  • 2nd Semester: University of Eastern Finland
  • 3rd Semester: Arctic University of Norway
  • 4th Semester: Master's thesis, with no obligation to stay at a specific location

Key Focus Areas:

• Role of law in environmental policies
• Management of natural resources and biodiversity protection
• Climate change law and policy
• Energy transition
• Marine environmental law

Degrees Awarded:

Upon successful completion, students receive a joint degree comprising:

• Master of Legal Science (Uppsala University)
• Master of International and Comparative Law (University of Eastern Finland)
• Master of Laws (UiT The Arctic University of Norway)

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