Highlights
Tuition fee
26100 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
26100 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Sustainable Business and Innovation programme at Utrecht University consists of a combination of natural and social science courses. 

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Overview

During your studies, you will learn about topics such as sustainable development, sustainability innovations, life cycle assessment, ecoefficiency and cleaner production, environmental management systems, sustainability reporting, organisational change, and management for sustainability. The course content is framed by life-cycle thinking, systems thinking, and long-term thinking.  Sustainable Business and Innovation  programme at Utrecht University  is ideal for students who wish to complement a natural science background with knowledge of sustainability social sciences and current business practices. 

Career:

This Master’s programme prepares you for a career that can be focused on research and several Sustainable Business and Innovation graduates have found a job as a PhD student. After your studies, you are well placed to pursue a PhD in the field of Corporate Sustainability.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Innovation Management
  • Governance and Sustainability Transitions 
  • Sustainability Assessment and Management tools 
  • Understanding and Assessing Technologies for Sustainability 
  • Sustainable Business Research Methods 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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93
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Utrecht, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
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93
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are welcome to apply for the Sustainable Business and Innovation Master’s programme. Please take into account that this is a selective master. You will be considered for admission to the programme if you hold a University bachelor degree and can demonstrate a high level of knowledge, motivation and command of methods and skills in the field.

With regard to the educational requirements you should possess:

  • a basic level (around 15EC) of  academic knowledge in natural sciences (Mathematics or Systems Analysis  and e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Energy Science)
  • academic research skills
  • general insights in sustainability issues and innovation (from a social-science or natural science perspective)

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    26100 EUR / year
    ≈ 26100 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Utrecht

Netherlands
900 - 1450 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Business and Innovation.

Available Scholarships

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

Provided by university
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Utrecht Sylff Scholarships
Merit-based

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Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
LPDP Scholarship
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NAF Study Loan Program
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Inlaks Scholarships
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Mahmoud S. Rabbani Scholarship
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
WFF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available

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