50 Full-time Master's in Sustainable Development in Netherlands

The Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability from University of Barcelona is a unique international learning opportunity that will help you become a change-maker. Students work on real-life global challenges with national and international organisations and emerge with essential skills for the 21st century.

With the Governance of Sustainability Transformations programme at Wageningen University and Research you will develop in-depth understanding of the social, political and legal dimensions of transformative governance and put this to work in designs of and negotiations over novel governance arrangements.

Tackle real world sustainability challenges at the local level. This specialisation equips you to integrate policies on energy, climate, water, mobility, agriculture and more, across cities and regions in the Netherlands or abroad.

How can you design and change organisations to deliver societally responsible and economically valuable contributions? Learn to successfully mobilise action in organisations to address contemporary societal challenges.

Become a financial expert with a heart for the environment. Facing global challenges, financial institutions and other organizations are increasingly taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into account when making decisions. In the Finance - Sustainable Finance track of Tilburg University program, you will learn how sustainability issues change the concept of finance.

Are you curious about how cities can lead the way in tackling urgent challenges like inequality, housing and climate change—while ensuring inclusive and just outcomes? Then the master track Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the perfect choice for you.

Focus on sustainable development and how economic systems and policies can support Sustainable Development Goals. Work directly with policy makers on finding solutions to complex societal challenges during this Economics of Sustainability from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

This Sustainability Science in Transforming Societies interdisciplinary programme from Maastricht University equips you to navigate the complexities of sustainability transformations. Gain a systems perspective, skills for research and assessments, and become a bridge-builder for sustainability in various domains.

This specialisation provides a land and real estate development perspective on urban development. The programme aims to prepare students for a future role as city developer, either in the public or in the private sector.

This International Business - Sustainable Finance specialisation at Maastricht University combines finance with sustainability, focusing on environment, society, and governance. Develop skills to address modern financial challenges while applying sustainable practices in business, investment, and corporate strategy.

As The Netherlands’ leading Business School in the world of hospitality, Hotelschool The Hague, Hospitality Business School inspires the next generation of global citizens and global leaders with the Leading Hotel Transformation programme. 

Learn how to evaluate and develop policies and strategies for sustainable economic development and the sustainable use of resources.You analyze the factors driving inequality and environmental issues in different parts of the world and develop the skills to empirically test interventions that can make a difference. This a track of the MSc Economics.

Societal problems cannot be solved by technology alone. Innovation processes like the transition towards more sustainability and better food security are essentially also social processes. That is why students of the Development and Rural Innovation programme at the Wageningen University and Research learn to look at the whole picture.

Become an expert in sustainable development in an international context. Learn how to tackle global societal challenges such as poverty, inequality, migration, climate change, or humanitarian interventions after a natural disaster. Consider the role of organizations such as NGOs, firms, and social enterprises in tackling global societal challenges through different interventions.

Every day, international agribusiness companies are challenged to provide consumers around the world with healthy and sustainably produced food products at a profit. Join the Agribusiness Development programme from Aeres University of Applied Sciences.

With the Sustainability Transitions programme at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, you will discover how your creativity can contribute to solutions for societal sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.

How do we design future-proof solutions? What are sustainable business models and how do you implement them? How do we involve different stakeholders in the solution for a societal challenge? If these questions spark your creativity and drive to make a difference, the Food Systems Innovation degree at Aeres University of Applied Sciences is the master’s programme for you!

This Materials and Energy Transition, M.Sc. course from Avans University of Applied Sciences focuses on engineering solutions for the energy transition and the circular economy. Combine study with workplace learning and make a direct impact in practice.

The master programme in Society, Sustainability and Planning at University of Groningen centres around understanding the human factor in spatial interventions.

The Biodiversity and Sustainability master specialisation aims to discuss and answer societal relevant biological questions. The critical importance of biodiversity and the services provided by nature for our society is increasingly endorsed by national and international conventions.