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Sustainable Development (M.Sc.) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught, research-oriented, interdisciplinary and international master on human-environment relations and on analysing, evaluating and steering sustainability transformation processes, including climate change and planetary boundaries.

Faculty: Fachbereich 19 Geography and Fachbereich 02 Business Administration and Economics (joint programme)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Human-environment relations and the analysis, evaluation and steering of sustainability transformations.

Career pathways

Prepares for careers in sustainability-related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in economics or geography (or comparable) with basic knowledge of economics or geography; social-science knowledge can partly count. An aptitude assessment procedure applies. English proficiency at CEFR level C1 required. Admission: aptitude assessment procedure (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 15.07.2026 (German degree); 01.04.2026 to 15.07.2026 (international degree).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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