The EMME Master's degree aims to train future scientific leaders in ecology, as well as future managers and project leaders working to conserve and manage biodiversity and ecosystems. The Master's programme lasts two years, is open to students from France and abroad, and over 80% of the courses are taught in English. The courses are designed on the principle that biodiversity conservation must be based on a systems approach, combining the key disciplines of ecology with recent technological developments. Course content is based on the scientific expertise of the teaching staff in the fields of functional ecology (ecosystem structure and function, population and community ecology), palaeoecology (long-term evolution of ecosystems), ecotoxicology (transfer and effects of pollutants), epidemiology (transmission of zoonotic pathogens), conservation biology (threats to animal and plant species), numerical ecology and the design of research protocols.
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Review the official Université Marie et Louis Pasteur page and confirm entry requirements for Master's degree (M2) in Ecology, Management and Monitoring of Ecosystems.
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: 2027-03-16
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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