Overview

Sustainability is particularly challenging for islands. They face economic and social development problems related to (small) scale and (limited) connectivity while also being confronted with environmental issues due to climate change and sea level rise.

Furthermore, islands are among the most appreciated recreational and touristic areas, underlining their importance to urban well-being.

Job prospects

The graduates from the Islands and Sustainability programme at University of Groningen are well trained for academic careers, business consultants, tourism planners and managers, environmental/sustainable management consultants, environmental tourism consultants, local economic development consultants, careers in international organizations/NGOs in the fields of environment and sustainability.

The close contacts with URSI researchers and PhD students (as mentors or teachers) in the graduate school allow an easy transition to a PhD position.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Specialized Research Methods (A&SRM)

Joint Multidisciplinary Research Project Islands and Sustainability (Wadden Project) (

Scientific Reading, Debating and Reflecting (Islands and Sustainability)

Thematic Theoretical Specialization (TTS)

Individual Research Training (IRT)

Research at a Renowned Research Institute (Islands Partner Institute)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 49 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Excellent study results and high grades at university level (A range, typically top 10%); Comparable to Dutch grading system: average grade of at least 7.0, for Bachelor thesis of at least 7.5.

Academic bachelor degree in human geography and/or urban and regional planning or comparable qualifications, including at least 10 ECTS in statistics or equivalent statistical knowledge.

Tuition Fees

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9000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

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Participation fees

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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