Admission Criteria

Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University) –

Admission criteria

2024-2025 Academic Year

 I. FOUNDATION YEAR

Admission Period: May 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 (included)

1. The foundation year is a full-time program that can be completed within a period of one year. It consists of 8 modules, 4 modules per semester. All modules of Foundation Year in 2024-2025 are taught only in English.

The main purpose of the program:

• Provide a flexibly structured program of study to improve English language skills and communication skills together with soft skills;
• Provide a sound knowledge base in environment studies and introduce fundamental environment concepts;
• Encourage the development of a creative attitude, an open mind, and ecology-relevant awareness.

 

Specific program outcomes:

The program provides opportunities for participants to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• English language skills, communication skills, soft skills, and basic environment concepts;
• To cultivate an interest in Environment Management, Environment Protection, and Sustainability;
• To equip participants with the ability to apply knowledge in practice.

 

2. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be graduates of a Secondary School/Academic Lyceum/Professional College (11 years of compulsory education).
• Must hold an IELTS Certificate with a score of 5.5 and above,

OR

TOEFL score of PBT-453 and above, CBT-133 and above, or IBT-46 and above

OR

International high school successful graduate Certificate with English as a medium of instruction.

 

• Those who hold a sufficient English language proficiency certificate must write and upload a personal statement (250-300 words) on the topic “Which of the three bachelor’s programs of Green University are you going to choose and why?” They will then be invited to the interview.

 

Those who do not hold a sufficient English-sufficient language proficiency certificate must participate in the University Entrance Exam, which is similar to the IELTS format (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) and includes topics related to the environment, ecology, climate change, etc.

1. DIRECT ENTRY – TRANSFER

 

Admission Period: May 1, 2024 – August 1, 2024 (included)

 

1. Direct Entry – Transfer is the level at which the candidates can apply for the second year of the study (Y1) of the University’s Bachelor’s degree. All modules of the Bachelor’s Degree in 2024-2025 are taught only in English.

 

2. The list of Bachelor’s Degree programs

• BSc (Hons) Environmental and Sustainable Management.
• BSc (Hons) Environment and Economics.
• BSc (Hons) Ecology and Public Administration.

 

The main purpose of the BSc (Hons) Environmental and Sustainable Management program:

• Provide a multidisciplinary education covering environmental sciences, ecology, sustainability principles, environmental policy/law, resource management, and green technologies.
• Develop analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks and impacts.
• Foster an understanding of environmental ethics, social responsibility, and the interconnected nature of environmental, economic, and social systems.
• Train students in sustainable management strategies, environmental auditing, impact assessment, and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Prepare graduates for roles such as environmental consultants, sustainability managers, environmental protection officers, ecologists, conservation scientists, and green business analysts.
• Promote research, innovation, and practical applications centred on environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological preservation.

 

 

The main purpose of the BSc (Hons) Environment and Economics program:

• Understanding the complex interrelationships between the environment, natural resource use, economic activities, and sustainable development.
• Training students to analyze environmental issues, policies, and regulations from both scientific and economic perspectives.
• Providing knowledge of environmental valuation methods, cost-benefit analysis, ecological economics, and accounting for environmental externalities.
• Examining the roles of markets, government policies, incentives, and market-based instruments in environmental protection and management.
• Studying economic models, theories and tools relevant to environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, etc.
• Developing skills for careers dealing with environmental economics, natural resource economics, green business/finance, environmental policy analysis, and sustainability consulting.
• Fostering critical thinking on balancing environmental sustainability with economic growth and development needs.
• Promoting interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions at the intersection of environmental science, economics, and public policy.

 

The main purpose of the BSc (Hons) Ecology and Public Administration program:

• Providing a comprehensive understanding of ecological principles, environmental sciences, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem management.
• Studying public administration theory, practices, policies and the role of government in environmental governance and decision-making.
• Examining environmental laws, regulations, compliance requirements and the procedures/processes involved in developing and implementing environmental policies.
• Developing skills for conducting environmental impact assessments, audits, monitoring programs and reporting for public sector agencies.
• Understanding stakeholder engagement, public communications, and community relations related to ecological/environmental matters.
• Analyzing environmental economics, cost-benefit considerations, budgeting and funding mechanisms for public environmental programs.
• Fostering interdisciplinary research and practical applications that bridge ecology and public administration domains.
• Preparing graduates for public sector careers such as environmental officer, conservation scientist, park ranger, natural resource manager, environmental policy analyst or administrator within government environmental agencies.

 

3. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Successful completion of the first or any above years of studies at higher educational institutions in Uzbekistan

OR

Successful completion of Foundation or any above years of studies at international Universities;

OR

Successful completion of Technical College (Level 5).

 

• IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.0;

OR

TOEFL score of PBT  500 and above, CBT 171 and above, or IBT 61 and above;

OR

pass the University Entrance Exam.

 

English language requirement can be waived under the following conditions upon the University Admission Committee’s approval:

• Degree awarded by accredited universities in English-speaking countries, where the whole program was taught and assessed in the English Language.
• Degree awarded by an accredited university in non-English speaking countries where the whole program was taught and assessed in English (with a medium of instruction letter provided).

 

• Those who hold a sufficient English language proficiency certificate must write and upload a personal statement (350-400 words) on the topic “Discuss how earning a degree from Green University will prepare you to make an impact and achieve your goals in this sector?” and will be invited to the interview.

 

Those who do not hold a sufficient English language proficiency certificate must participate in the University entrance exam, which is IELTS (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). The exam covers topics related to the environment, ecology, climate change, etc.

1. MASTER’S DEGREE

 

Admission Period: May 1, 2024 – August 1, 2024 (included)

 

1. Master’s Degree is a day program that can be completed within a period of one year. The number of modules varies in each master’s program. All modules of the Master’s Degree in 2024-2025 are taught only in English.

 

The main purpose of the program:

• Help participants to become capable and competent specialists and managers in a range of organisations operating within an increasingly international setting;
• Provide a sound knowledge base in environmental studies such as environmental law and Journalism;
• Promote the growth of an innovative mindset, an open mind, and awareness in the areas of Sustainable Development and Finance.

 

2. Applicants can apply to the following postgraduate programs in 2024-2025 AY:

• MSc (Hons) Environmental Law
• MSc (Hons) Environmental Communication
• MSc (Hons) Sustainable Development
• MSc (Hons)Sustainable Finance

 

3. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must have UK equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in any subject area with a GPA of 2.5 or UK 2.2;
• Must have an IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.0 OR – TOEFL score of PBT 500 and above, CBT 171 and above, or IBT 61 and above

OR

Pass the University Entrance Exam.

 

English language requirement can be waived under the following conditions upon the University Admission Committee’s approval:

• Degree awarded by an accredited university in English countries where the whole program is taught and assessed in the English language;
• Degree awarded by an accredited university in non-English countries where the whole program is taught and assessed in the English language (with a medium of instruction letter provided);

 

• Those who hold a sufficient English language proficiency certificate must write and upload a personal statement (500-700 words) on the topic on one of the below topics and will be invited to the interview:
• How would you evaluate the environmental challenges in Central Asia?
• How can you contribute to the future of environmental sustainability in our country?

 

• Those who do not hold an English language proficiency certificate participate in the University entrance exam, which is IELTS (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). The exam covers topics related to the environment, ecology, climate change, etc