Joint International Master's Programme in Sustainable Development

English-taught joint master's programme in Sustainable Development offered by an international consortium, combining interdisciplinary study with mandatory mobility and specialisation tracks across partner universities.

Academic requirements

For Leipzig University only: At least 12 months of qualified and relevant professional experience after a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The reviewed official required-documents page accepts TOEFL iBT 95 for tests taken until 20 January 2026 or 5 on the new scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026, IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing, Cambridge C1 Advanced with a minimum score of 180, or Cambridge C2 Proficiency with minimum grade C. Native English speakers and applicants with a completed English-taught bachelor's or master's degree are exempt.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official joint programme admission page states that applicants need a bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS or equivalent in engineering, natural sciences, environmental sciences, economics, social sciences, or a related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

EUR 840 per semester for students whose entrance university is Leipzig University.

Semester contribution

EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: EUR 840 per semester for students whose entrance university is Leipzig University. Semester contribution: EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

Prepares for PhD and scientific research. Societal orientation also good starting point for positions in private sector, public sector (EU, national, regional and local government), consultancy firms and NGOs. Graduates may fill managerial positions.

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