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Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

Sustainable Tourism Management (SΤΜ)

M.A. (Master of Arts)

M.A.

Degree

120

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter Semester: 01 Jun, 15 Jul, 31 Aug

Application Deadlines

4 - 7 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:: no admission restriction
Study Mode:: Part-time (optional) ・ On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:: All students are required to pay a semester feе οf €375.80.

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Pioneering Sustainability in Tourism

Dive into a unique program where sustainability isn’t just a topic—it’s lived daily. You’ll connect it with tourism across disciplines and prepare for 21st-century challenges.

Tailored Educational Paths

Shape your academic journey with elective modules. You can focus on conservation tourism, social entrepreneurship, development cooperation, or responsible digitalization.

A Hub of Sustainable Tourism Expertise

Join a community where lecturers and 400+ alumni shape sustainable tourism. You’ll benefit from innovative teaching and hands-on learning with global relevance.

Intimate Learning in a Green Setting

Benefit from small study groups in a green setting just 30 minutes from Berlin. Learn closely with international peers and enjoy a diverse, supportive experience.

Cutting-Edge Applied Research

Benefit from lecturers’ strong industry network and global access to tourism. You’ll join real projects where research and business connect, boosting hands-on relevance. → More Info

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Program Video

05:18 min

Sustainable Tourism Management: Shaping the Future of Travel

Course Description

The Master’s program in Sustainable Tourism Management at the University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde is more than just an academic pursuit; it's a transformative experience shaping the future leaders in sustainable tourism. Located at the crossroads of serene rural landscapes and the dynamic metropolis of Berlin, the program offers students a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.

Participants in this program join a diverse international community, engage in enriching field trips, and benefit from innovative learning methods. The curriculum is crafted to inspire students to think green, act locally, and have a global impact. This program doesn't just teach tourism management; it's a journey to becoming a changemaker in sustainable tourism. Students are invited to be part of a movement that redefines travel, turning every journey into a step towards a more sustainable world.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

This program is designed for students who are passionate about tourism and sustainability. It is ideal for those who aspire to integrate environmental and social responsibility into tourism management. The program suits individuals seeking to make a positive impact in the tourism industry, whether in policy-making, management, or conservation.

Special Program Features

Study just a stone's throw from Berlin

Eberswalde is just a short journey from Berlin's dynamic urban landscape, which is characterized by its diversity-friendliness and offers students many opportunities for their practical semester and their future careers.

Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

Choose the part-time option to balance your studies with work or personal projects. It’s ideal if you want experience while advancing your sustainable tourism expertise. → More Info

Global Network of Sustainable Tourism

Connect with the “Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism Competition” and engage with innovative founders during lectures. Build valuable connections and gain real-world insights for your future in sustainable tourism. → More Info

Research with real impact

Through the empowerHER research project, you explore gender equality in tourism and develop practical strategies for fairer, more sustainable industry structures. → More Info

Practical learning approach

Students benefit from a learning concept that combines theory with practice. They gain insights into practice through numerous guest lectures and visits to companies and destinations. Students can also get involved themselves and gain experience through, e.g. a practical project, activities in which they directly design concepts for partners, and the optional field trip, which students can plan and implement.

Accreditations

System Accreditation

System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in "Sustainable Tourism Management (SΤΜ)" are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее

Primarily degrees in tourism management programs or other related bachelor's programs (such as geography, sociology, or business administration) that include at least 30 ECTS credits in leisure studies or tourism economics.
When 30 ECTS in the field of tourism cannot be proven, the program still want to motivate you to send in your application. In case you have relevant practical experience there still is a possibility of bеing admittеd.

Work Experienсе

Candidates whose academic background does not primarily focus on tourism may still be eligible if they have substantial relevant practical experience. This should be demonstrated through a letter of motivation and a СV.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

English

CEFR English

min B2

IELTS

min 5.5

TOEFL iBT

min 87

TOEFL pBT

min 543

TOEFL ITP

min 543

TOEIC

min 785

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

Native speakers, graduates from predominantly English speaking study programs and applicants from countries where English is the official language do not need to provide proof of English language proficiency.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(Starting: October)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Explanation regarding the application period

Graduates with a bachelor's degree with 210 ECTS credits or 240 ECTS credits, as well as applicants with suitable diploma or magister degrees, can be admitted to a higher semester upon request due to the additional 30 or 60 ECTS credits may be admitted to a higher semester upon application if the credits obtained do not differ significantly from the required credits.

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

no admission restriction

Application:

Applicants holding German degrees apply directly to the university; applicants holding non-German degrees apply via uni-assist.

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Application Fee:

Uni-assist charges a fee of €75 for the first application and €30 for each additional application submitted within the same semester.

Application Documents

Copy of first University-level Degrее

Transcript of Reсοrds

СV

University Entrance Eхaminatiοn

Copy of Passport/Identitу сard

A resident permit is also acceptable.&nbsр;

English Language Certifiсatе

Letter of Motiνatiοn

Testimonials

Studying at the HNEE prepared me very well for work in the tourism industry thanks to its enormous practical relevance. Particularly because my bachelor's degree was not related to tourism, but rather to sustainability, I decided on the study program at the HNEE, which is unique in its combination. I now benefit in my everyday work from the “manual” skills I have acquired in the project management area as well as the development of concepts from situation analysis to action plans.
Wencke Wendlandt, Rügen Tourism Office Show Testimonial

The tourism master's degree at the HNEE has proven to be an optimal complement to my previous business studies and the perfect basis for my subsequent doctorate. The course helped me to understand tourism as a complex system and to keep an eye on interdisciplinary planning and management approaches.
Dr. Jan Behrens, Ministry of Economics and Energy Brandenburg Show Testimonial

The practical relevance of the degree programme was extremely important to me. Besides gaining impressions and experience, I was also able to build valuable contacts that I still rely on today. If we want to advance the twin transition of sustainability and digitalisation across the tourism industry, these networks are indispensable.
Simon Reuter, Alumnus Sustainable Tourism Management 2018 Show Testimonial