How to Apply
Here you will find everything you need to know about applying to the programme. From application timelines and required documents to admission and enrolment steps.
The applications for the 9th edition (2026-2027) will close on May 31, 2026.
The admission process serves to ensure that all students meet the program’s requirements and thus guarantee an optimal work environment during the course. To apply for admission you can do it online or in person, and in both cases, you will need to provide the required documents. This will be done by applying through the UAB platform. On the UAB interface, you will register and once you receive notice of admission, then there is another step called enrolment. More info below.
Application Calendar
Notice of admission: by June 15th, 2026
The official starting date of the master’s is October 1st, 2026.
We encourage early applications. Only in the event of places remaining once the application period is finished will the coordination prolong it by opening up an extraordinary period of application.
Online Application
Before registering in the application, you must carefully read the information you will find on this page to have the required documentation ready and confirm that you meet the access requirements and that the registration process is open.
The application interface will ask you to specify the codes of study and edition of the program to which you want to enrol. Data from this program are: Study: 3853 and Edition: 9
To start the application you need a NIU (UAB’s University Identification Number). Choose the appropriate option for your case:
- Application with NIU: if you are a UAB student and remember your NIU and password (If you have any doubts, please check the Application handbook or the video tutorial below in this page): Online application with NIU
- Application without NIU: if you’re not a UAB student or can not remember your NIU and password (If you have any doubts, please check the NIU obtention handbook, the Application handbook or the video tutorials below): Online application without NIU
On the online inscription platform here (which is only available in Catalan and Spanish) you will be asked to sign up in the UAB system by entering your personal data in “Datos identificativos”, “Datos personales” and “Datos de contacto del solicitante”. You’ll obtain the NIU (i.e. University identification number) and be able to log in the system here.
Then, you have to look for the master program 3853/9 – Political Ecology, Degrowth and Environmental Justice and do the pre-registration (pre-inscripción) by submitting your documentation and pay the administrative fee.
*Administrative application fee: 30.21 € (fixed registration fee, non-refundable and not included in the program price).
*If you choose to pay by POS (card) you will need to complete the payment during the application process, inside the application.
In-person Application
Admission requirements
Required documentation
- Official Bachelor Degree* (Indispensible document. Please read carefully the information regarding the formalities of the Bachelor’s Degree here. If still pending, please click here. Please notice that according to UAB policies you must have your bachelor’s degree before we can accept you to the program).
- Motivation Letter with your personal, professional and activist experience in PE, Degrowth & EJ (max 2 pages)
- CV with 2 contacts for references (no letters needed, just the contact information)
- DNI, NIE, TIE or valid passport (photo of the front and back of the first page of your passport/ national document)
- English proficiency certificate to prove knowledge of written and spoken English - this self-assessment is sufficient, as a native speaker any university certificate works
Additionally, you can add Bacherlor's transcripts, Master's certificates, certificates of other qualifications etc.
PDFs only. Scanned documents are sufficient, no originals needed.
*Remember that if you enrol online, it will be necessary for you to bring your orignal Bachelor's certificate or certified copies to UAB at some point during the academic year to validate it. You can do an appointment for this here.
Selection criteria
The selection of students will be carried out taking into account:
- Relevant studies (40%)
- Relevant experience (30%)
- Motivation (30%)
Notice of Admission
The admission resolution will be sent to the e-mail address you specify when you fill the application and when you receive notice of admission from the master ́s direction and coordination (from UAB and from our coordination email address).
The resolution will not be published on the web. All communication will be via e-mail.
*Be sure to check your e-mail spam folder. Sometimes messages are treated as spam.
Enrolment
Important: Registration via the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona platform is a multi- step process whereby you submit the necessary documents, they are validated by the university, you receive notice of admission, then you have to enrol and pay the tuition fee. Only once you have received notice of enrolment from the UAB is the process of registration complete.
Once you have been admitted and have received the Notice of Admission, you must confirm your enrollment by registering on the UAB website within 7 days. If by that date we haven’t received your registration via the UAB platform as well, we will concede your spot to the next suitable applicant. Please only register if you are sure you will do the masters and you are able to pay the tuition fee according to the information below.
Guidlelines for Online Enrolment
The application interface will ask you to specify the codes of study and the edition of the program to which you want to enroll. Data from this program are: Study: 3853 and Edition: 9
To fulfil the application you need a NIU (UAB’s University Identification Number). Choose the appropriate option for your case:
- Enrolment with NIU: if you are a UAB student and remember your NIU and password (if you have any doubts, please check the Enrolment Handbook): Online enrolment with NIU
- Enrolment without NIU: if you’re not a UAB student or can not remember your NIU and password: Online enrolment without NIU
Guidlelines for In person Enrolment
You can also enrol in person, coming to the User Information Office with an appointment.
Ways of payment
You can pay in one of two ways:
- With credit or debit card (Visa and MasterCard accepted). If you choose to pay by card and you don’t pay the fee during enrolment, you can do it later through this link.
- By bank transfer
Tuition fee: 3950€
UAB Alumni discount: €3564
Contact the the administrative coordinator Jana Kenkel if you have any questions:
For all questions regarding the UAB platforms, the required docuements etc please contact the UAB Student Services at the Postgraduate School:
Due to a large number of applications, please read the master's pages thoroughly, as well as UAB procedures pages before contacting with coordination for a specific question or a chat. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions?
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