Course program
The postgraduate training program initiated by UNEP, UNESCO and BMU is implemented by CIPSEM at TU Dresden since 1977. The target group of the program are young environmental specialists and leaders from developing countries including emerging market economies. Each year, a six-month long-course with a comprehensive range of topics, as well as three to four-week short-courses on selective environmental topics take place. Are you interested? Find out more about the characteristics of our program and see the list of upcoming courses. Learn how the application process works and what is included in the fellowship. You might also want to have a look at our blog to get an impression of our course programs. For an overview of past courses and former participants, please have a look at our Alumni section.

UNEP/UNESCO/BMU Courses
The program of a new course term at CIPSEM is published in the beginning of every year. CIPSEM's course term starts in September of the current year and ends in July of the following year. The courses have different target groups according to their topics. The exact requirements can be found in the respective course descriptions. The application is possible via our online application portal. Application periods vary between courses. By the specific training of future decision makers, the CIPSEM course program contributes to capacity building in sustainable development in developing countries including emerging economies . The integrative and interdisciplinary teaching approach conveys not only knowledge on global environmental processes and methods for the sustainable management of resources, but also promotes abilities in a holistic way of thinking with respect to environmental thematic problems and in finding corresponding solutions. The teaching and working language is English.
Before applying for a course, please read the current CIPSEM Course Programme and make sure that you belong to the target group of the respective course. Please also check the FAQs.
All applications submitted before the deadline and fullfilling the formal criteria will be presented to the International Steering Committee for selection of the participants.