1.1k Master's degrees in Sustainable Development

The future needs sustaianble solutions to societal challenges. This Science for Sustainable Development programme from Linköping University offers a holistic interdisciplinary approach to current societal problems, such as climate change, natural resource exploitation, increasing energy demand and inequality. 

The HEC Paris Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation has been specifically designed for current aspiring changemakers wishing to develop the necessary skills and knowledge  to transform both society and enterprises into more sustainable practices. 

This advanced master programme in Governance and Development at the University of Antwerp analyses governance problems and possible responses with due consideration of the specific historical pathways of individual countries, as well as the interaction between dynamics at the national state level and the local society level.

Do you wonder what role cities play in discovering answers to major social issues such as climate change, poverty, health, unemployment, housing and inequality? Then this Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities master track from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you. 

The Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) provide students with a great challenge to gain high-level knowledge in design, construction and maintenance of energy.

Our MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy challenges you to consider a wide spectrum of sustainability issues and their often complex interrelationships. The program provides training for a new generation of professionals. You will learn to analyze and assess sustainability-related case studies and to suggest solutions for pressing societal problems like climate change.

The Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering graduate program at Santa Clara University is designed to accommodate the needs of students interested in advanced study.

The Sustainable Innovation programme at the University of Victoria is a master level degree delivered in a public study mode. Spanning 24 months, this curriculum focuses on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. It is designed for professionals seeking to lead responsible change in the global business landscape.

This Environment, Society and Sustainability programme from University of Cape Town  is designed for students with diverse backgrounds who have an interest in environment, society and sustainability. Problems pertaining to the environment, society and sustainability are interdisciplinary in nature and students with backgrounds in both natural and social sciences are encouraged to apply.

The Master in Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative at The University of Tokyo aims to train individuals to be leaders for developing sustainable societies.

Communication for Development from Malmö University gives you the skills to work with media and communication in international developmental cooperation as well as in other areas.

Our Master’s programme in Social-ecological Resilience for Sustainable Development at Stockholm University will introduce you to the complexity of interactions between humans and nature. 

The Department of International Development (DID) and the Department of International Cooperation Studies (DICOS) of the Graduate School of International Development (GSID) at Nagoya University jointly offer a graduate program in international development and cooperation. The program aims at equipping graduate students with knowledge of a wide range of development issues pertaining to developing countries and the practices of international development cooperation (i.e., development literacy), and capabilities and skills to contribute to solving such development issues (i.e., professional minimums). 

Human Development and Family Science with Emphasis in Youth Development from University of Missouri - Columbia actively prepares our students to become successful academic scholars both in terms of research and teaching.

The STeDe - Sustainable Territorial Development program at University of Padua is a two-years Master Degree course that aims to prepare experts in the area of sustainable territorial development in the context of global climate and environmental emergencies.

This Sustainability and Environmental Studies course at University of Strathclyde offers a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of environmental management, policy, the circular economy, sustainability and sustainable development in both developed and developing countries.  

This Development Administration and Planning MSc programme at University College London (UCL) equips students with the analytical, methodological and practical expertise needed to positively contribute to development in countries where they are actively involved.

The Master Programme in Sustainable Management at Uppsala University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare you to promote sustainability in business or other organisations throughout your future career. 

Would you like to develop skills and tools that enable you to contribute to a more sustainable society? If that is the case, this Public Planning for Sustainable Development programme at Örebro University is tailored for you!

The Renewable and Clean Energy M.Sc. at the University of Dayton is a 30-credit hour programme designed for engineers and scientists. Delivered in a public study mode, it focuses on the design, optimisation, and management of sustainable systems to improve global energy efficiency and environmental impact.