Overview

The MA in Sustainable Development (SD) from Alma Mater Europaea - ECM is the first program of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe.

At Alma Mater you will work with scholars, leading academics, and practitioners as you contemplate the complex challenges of sustainable development. Your education and research will contribute directly to understanding social responsibility, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

As a dedicated sustainability studies student, you can pursue interdisciplinary inquiry and solve problems through coursework, research, and experiential learning. With the support of leading academics and practitioners, your research will contribute directly to existing scholarship and professional practice related to social responsibility, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

Career opportunities:

Job prospects are numerous. They include careers in government, business, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions.

During your studies, you will connect with organizations striving to minimize environmental harm while contributing to the economic and social advancement of the communities in which they operate. You will also be preparing yourself for a career at the frontiers of the green economy and social enterprise.

Alma Mater Europaea graduates have the highest employment rate. It offers graduates a rich and diverse academic environment, and provides opportunities for intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills. Most importantly, it can lead to employment at home or abroad.

A degree from Alma Mater Europaea is acknowledged and valid in all EU member states and other countries, including Russia. If you want the recognition of your degree officially confirmed by your country’s authorities, Alma Mater Europaea can assist you in getting such authorization through its partnerships in various countries.

Accreditation

All study programs are fully accredited by NAKVIS, the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and therefore EU recognized.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology and Ecosystems

Sustainable Development & Earth, Water Ecosystems

Environmental Law

Economics of Sustainable Transformation

Sustainable Development in Cities & Rural Areas

Sustainable Development in Slovenia and Globally

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

More details

The third application period will be open for those programs where there are still available spots after the second application period.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Salzburg, Austria
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Maribor, Slovenia
Zagreb, Croatia

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 20 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Austria

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure a smooth transition to Alma Mater Europaea. If you have questions about the admission requirements or application process, please contact the Alma Mater Europaea Study Office.
Students may apply for admission at any time without all the necessary required materials. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete documents needed to complete the admissions process.

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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

6600 EUR / year

≈ 6600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6600 EUR / year

≈ 6600 EUR / year

Living costs

Salzburg

Austria

900 - 1290 EUR / month

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

Funding

Alma Mater Europaea is pleased to announce research grants, full-tuition scholarships, stipends, research fellowships, and teaching assistantships:

Academicus scholarships,

Plenkovic Scholarships,

Teaching Assistantships,

Artificial Intelligence solution grants.

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Austria
Croatia
Slovenia

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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