Overview

Our programme highlights the social aspects of the global transition towards a more sustainable society. Sustainability challenges are interconnected with the communities that face them.

As such, our students learn to adopt new methodological and interactive approaches to problem-solving in different contexts. This exchange does not only take place outside of the classroom, but also within our small-scale, international department.

Job prospects

Graduates of Society, Sustainability and Planning at University of Groningen can start a career in:

Different levels of government

Consultancies, housing associations and developers (private sector)

NGOs (environmental, social, heritage)

Universities and research institutes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interaction, Society and Space

Planning Theory

Engaging Society in Spatial Transformation

Master's Thesis Socio-spatial Planning

City Matters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Access with research university, bachelor degree: Human Geography & Regional and Urban Planning, Spatial Planning and Design, Urban studies, Land Use Planning and Management, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration and Cultural Geography.

You might also have access with Urban/Rural Sociology (with a focus on place-space theories and governance), Environmental Management (with a focus on governance/policy/public administration).

Environmental Psychology (with a focus on governance/policy/public administration). This will be assessed individually.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21400 EUR / year

≈ 21400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Living costs

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