Global Sustainability Economics

Global Sustainability Economics is an English-language economics master's that examines global sustainability challenges through economic theory, empirical methods, and interdisciplinary sustainability perspectives. The programme combines core economics, environmental and inequality economics, and project-based work on real-world sustainability problems.

Academic requirements

If you do not fulfil all of these requirements, i.e. you are missing 5 or 10 credit points, you can still apply. If you are admitted to the programme, you should then complete the missing credit points in the first semester.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

The official programme information requires English at B2 CEFR level.

Accepted bachelor fields

Suitable prior fields include economics, environmental sciences, geography, business administration, social sciences with an economic focus, political science, and industrial engineering.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates will be ideally equipped for careers in international organisations, government agencies, research institutions, and globally operating companies.

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• 3

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