Sustainable Transition

Justus Liebig University Giessen · Giessen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Gießen
Apply by
Register by 15 August 2026
Starts
Winter semester

Justus Liebig University Giessen 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
In general, students can apply for this Master's programme if they hold a Bachelor's degree with a duration of at least three years (180 credits) or a comparable degree and the grade "good" or "very good" (minimum grade of 2.6 in the German grading system) in a closely related scientific field. For example: Agrarwissenschaften (Agricultural Science) Ernährungswissenschaften (Nutrition) Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen (Crop Biomass and Bioresources) Ökotrophologie (Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics) Umwelt und globaler Wandel (Environment and Global Change) Umweltmanagement (Environmental Management) Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Economics) Rechtswissenschaften (Law) Sozial- und Politikwissenschaften (Political Science) Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or with a Bachelor’s degree from abroad will be examined individually as to whether the study requirements are fulfilled. For the Sustainable Transition Master’s programme sufficient knowledge in the fields of economics, law and/or social sciences must be demonstrated, with at least 60 CP in one of these fields. The application must also include a letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 1
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English C1 TOEIC: 945 PTE Academic: 76 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 August 2026
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

Do you want to understand development and transition processes? Do you want to initiate social and technological change to make economic activities more sustainable? Are you interested in social, economic, political and natural sciences, especially in their interdependencies? Do you want to study from anywhere in the world at one of Germany's oldest universities? Then join us in working towards a more sustainable future, with a special emphasis on sustainable agricultural and food systems, and explore our international Master's degree programme in Sustainable Transition! The Master‘s degree programme in Sustainable Transition is the first fully online degree programme at Justus Liebig University Giessen, offered by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management (Faculty 09), a faculty with recognised expertise in the scientific analysis of agricultural and food systems. The standard duration of the programme is four semesters. All courses and examinations are offered online and can be taken remotely. If you wish to be physically present in Giessen during your studies, you can attend on-site courses during the summer vacations. As a student of our MSc programme, you will: analyse and understand the concept of sustainability and the trade-offs involved through the lens of different disciplines, comprehend the various areas of transition, including economic, legal, political, social, agricultural, and environmental aspects, and how they r

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