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Study Sustainability in Germany: 41 Universities with 62 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)
Overview
62
Study Programs in English
41
Universities
17
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
0,- € (35 programs for EU citizens, 30 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
8,000 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between June 30 and June 15
Summer Semester
between July 15 and May 31
Top-ranked German Universities in Sustainability
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#43Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 41,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #61
#86Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Freiburg
public University
No. of Students: approx. 24,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 1,500 € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #101-150, QS World University Rankings #186
#99Times Higher Education Ranking
RWTH Aachen University
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 46,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #144, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #201-300
Tuition Fees
Webinar Video
Duration: 81 min
Study Environmental Sciences & Sustainability in Germany | Webinar with Leuphana University Lüneburg & Nuertingen-Geislingen University (2021)
This video is a recording of the webinar "Study Environmental Sciences & Sustainability in Germany" from March 17, 2021.
We were happy to welcome two public German universities as our special guests:
- Leuphana University Lüneburg: M.Sc. Sustainability Science
presented by Prof. Dr. Thomas Schomerus (Professor of Public Law, in particular Energy- and Environmental Law) - Nuertingen-Geislingen University: M.Sc. Sustainable Mobilities presented by Gisela Zimmermann (International Office, Study Abroad Advisor)
5 English Degree Programs for Sustainability in Germany
CBS International Business School
Cologne
Tourism and Sustainable Management
Master of Arts 15 Jun (Winter)
5310€ / 7530€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Cutting-edge topics in tourism and sustainabilityIntern with a tourism-related companyBroaden your horizons and spend one semester abroad
AMD Academy Fashion & Design
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences · Berlin
Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries
Master of Arts Application open all year
4350€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Creativity and sustainability: A thriving sectorAMD: Over 30 years promoting fashion and designStudy and live in Berlin, Germany's buzzing capital
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Psychology & Sustainability
Master of Science 01 Jun (Winter)
0€ - 1072€ / 0€ - 7950€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Double Degree Jointly offered by Leuphana University and the University of Groningen in the NetherlandsUnique Mix: Psychology + SustainabilityGreat career options as a one-of-a-kind-specialist
Nuertingen-Geislingen University
Geislingen / Nürtingen
Sustainable Mobilities
Master of Science 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free / 1500€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
A unique program to learn about smart and sustainable mobilityStudy in a modern and sustainable University of Applied SciencesBenefit from the international exchange with partner universities
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Pfarrkirchen / Deggendorf
Healthy and Sustainable Buildings
Master of Engineering 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Learn about vital topics related to sustainable building and constructionGreat career optionsGain experience cooperating with industrial partners
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2020/2021
Summer Semester 2021
21 programs
7 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
30.6% local admission restriction (local NC)
19.4% no admission restriction
50% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
67.7% directly at University
25.8% via Uni-Assist
4 English Degree Programs for Sustainability in Germany
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Management & Sustainable Accounting and Finance
Master of Science 01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Combine classic business administration with cutting-edge topicsStudy or work abroad for one semesterUse research to solve challenging puzzles in doctoral studies
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Sustainability Science
Master of Science 01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
This interdisciplinary program incorporates natural sciences and a humanities perspective.Leuphana University is one of Europe’s leading institutions in sustainabilityBroad career options
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Sustainable Systems Engineering
Master of Science 15 May (Winter)
Free / 1500€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Research and teaching hand in handLive in the “Green City” and campusCooperation with research institutions
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
International Business and Sustainability
Master of Arts 31 Mar (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Interlink business and sustainabilityFollow a career in business or academiaLive in a vibrant and sustainable metropolis
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (11 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Maximum:
FCE Grade A (1 program )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (11 programs )
Maximum:
FCE Grade A (1 program )
6 English Degree Programs for Sustainability in Germany
TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Freiberg
Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management (SINREM) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]
Master of Science 01 Mar/01 May (Winter)
3000€ / 6000€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Sustainable Development Management
Master of Arts 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Sustainable Forest and Nature Management [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]
Master of Science 15 Jan/01 Mar (Winter)
Free / 4500€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Göttingen / University of Kassel
Göttingen / Kassel
Sustainable International Agriculture
Master of Science 31 Jan/15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
Sustainable Management - Water and Energy
Master of Science 15 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Sustainable Materials - Crystalline Materials
Master of Science 15 Jul (Winter)
Free / 1500€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Engineering
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
74.2%Summer intake
11.3%Winter & Summer intake
12.9% noInfo
List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Sustainability
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private (state-approved) Academy of fine arts · No. of Students: 1,600
Program Fees: 4,350 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 6,900
Program Fees: 474 € - 4,000 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Bremen University of Applied Sciences
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 8,600
Program Fees: 7,200 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
CBS International Business School
private (state-approved) University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 1,800
Program Fees: 5,310 € - 7,530 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 8,000
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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