Overview

Sustainability, Society and the Environment from University of Kiel is focused on problem solving based learning. In the SSE's "sustainability lab", students plan and implement their own projects, equally research projects as sustainability projects and social enterprises. In addition to project-oriented learning, students choose from a wide range of modules in geography, social and environmental sciences, environmental and resource economics, and sustainable development in coastal zones.

Quick Facts:

Kiel School of Sustainability and the master SSE attract a highly diverse group of students, from Germany and many other countries, with a wide range of previous degrees and practical experiences. The programme is taught in English.

The programme helps you to develop your competences in two complimentary areas:

Research skills to analyze social, environmental and economic challenges of sustainable development.
Creative and entrepreneurial skills to develop and implement sustainability projects and social enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Development and Governance

Political Ecology

Economic Geography and Sustainability

Poverty, Equity and Development

Social Entrepreneurship

Changemakers and Social Entrepreneurs

Sustainability Communication and Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kiel, Germany

Disciplines

Sociology Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy View 26 other Masters in Sociology in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.33

3.33 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae in tabular form of your educational background

Copy of your passport – Please make a copy of the photo page of your passport (with your name and photo)

Payment receipt for the UNI-ASSIST application fee

School-leaving certificate entitling the holder to study at university in his/her home country, with a list of subjects and grades

University certificates (e.g. your Bachelor's or Master's degree) including the corresponding list of subjects with individual grades

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

No tuition fee; instead a social fee must be paid each semester for student services, which currently amounts to €267.

Living costs for Kiel

720 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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