51 Master's degrees in Sustainable Development in Netherlands

The Applied Sustainability Management programme from SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences aims at the development of specialised and interdisciplinary competencies in the combined fields of business, sustainability and transformation management to advance into advisory and management positions in companies and organisations interested in the transition towards a more sustainable world.

The Sustainability Transitions degree from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is for future change-makers who want to drive systemic change in business, policy, and society through applied research and transition thinking.

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.

Will you help navigate society towards environmental sustainability? In this Science for Sustainability programme from Radboud University you learn about planetary boundaries and societal transitions, and acquire skills to solve sustainability challenges with societal actors.

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.

The Master in Innovative Textile Development prepares you to become an expert in textile innovation. This unique programme focuses on both technical textiles and textiles for clothing, combining creativity, technology and innovation. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to create innovative textile solutions and prepare for an international career in the textile industry.

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.

The Applied Sustainability Management (Part-Time) programme from SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences is designed to let you become a driving force in the transformation towards a sustainable world and will equip you with the knowledge and competencies needed to foster sustainable innovation in your organisation.

This programme offers a highly immersive, transdisciplinary approach to tackling urgent environmental challenges that goes beyond traditional learning. Regardless of your academic background, be it Biology, Public Administration, International Relations or something completely different, we welcome your perspective!

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.

Do you want to contribute to solving the environmental sustainability challenges of our time? In this specialisation, you focus on unraveling human impacts on nature and using this knowledge to identify environmental sustainability solutions.

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. 

The Economics of Sustainability programme at Wageningen University and Research focuses on the interactions between economic actors and the natural environment. You are trained as a quantitative economist who is able to analyze real-world problems in food systems, natural resources and the living environment, and to provide economic solutions that promote transitions to a sustainable future.

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 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!

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.

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 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.