Master of Science in Sustainability, Society and the Environment

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel · Kiel, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Kiel
Apply by
Register by 31 March 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
First degree We accept applicants with a first degree that satisfies the following requirements: A degree with a standard period of study lasting at least three years at a German university or comparable foreign institution of higher education, which was completed with a Bachelor’s examination or equivalent final examination with at least 180 ECTS credit points and a grade of 2.5 or better. You should have studied a first degree in the following fields of study: geography, sustainability sciences, social sciences, media and communication sciences, economics, or a related subject. If the degree certificate is not yet available at the time of application, a transcript of records with at least 120 ECTS credit points needs to be submitted. The transcript of records must state a provisional overall grade. Proficiency in English The SSE programme is taught in English. All applicants must provide a language certificate. International experience We accept applicants who have lived abroad for at least six months as part of a degree programme, internship or job experience. Practical experience Project proposal The SSE programme has a strong focus on planning and implementing team-based proje
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 110 Reading: 28 Listening: 27 Speaking: 27 Writing: 28 IELTS Academic: 7.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries 15 February - 31 March
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

The MSc Sustainability, Society and the Environment (SSE) has been designed to empower students to become change leaders for sustainable development. The programme helps you to develop your competences in two complementary areas: Research skills to analyse social, environmental and economic challenges of sustainable development. Creative and entrepreneurial skills to develop and implement sustainability projects and social enterprises. We look for applicants with a strong motivation to make this world a better place. We expect successful applicants to have been actively engaged in sustainable development and social innovation initiatives, either as volunteers, in internships, or in jobs.

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