Overview

The Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability from University of Barcelona is one-of-a-kind. The world is facing an uncertain future and people with key skills in sustainability and innovation will be essential to addressing the global challenges ahead. In this course, you will work inside and outside the classroom to address real-world problems and collaborate with civil society, NGOs, institutions, business, industry, policymakers and more to find new solutions.

A First-of-Its-Kind Degree

Accredited simultaneously by multiple European universities under the framework of European University Alliances. With the experience of five cohorts of students, CHARM-EU now benefits from the international reputation and expertise of nine prestigious universities.

Innovative Curriculum

Explore a transdisciplinary, challenge-based programme that addresses the urgent need for a sustainable future through innovative learning methods and real-world applications.

This course is tailored for a diverse range of students, welcoming candidates from all academic and professional backgrounds, ensuring an intercultural environment. It is structured to help you acquire new skills while deepening your expertise in a chosen field.

Exceptional International Exposure

Over the course of 4 semesters (2 years), you have the opportunity to study at up to 4 of our partner universities, enhancing your international profile, intercultural competencies, and global skills.

Real-World Professional Experience

During the experiential phase, students have the opportunity to undertake an internship in an organisation, while in the capstone phase, they collaborate with external stakeholders—including international organisations, NGOs, and research centres.

Participant universities

University of Barcelona (Spain), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), Utrecht University (The Netherlands), University of Montpellier (France), Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (Hungary), Åbo Akademi University (Finland), Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Germany) and University of Bergen (Norway).

Accreditation

The Master's was accredited, according to the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes, on 18th December 2024, and it is registered in the EQAR. This accreditation has been recognised in Spain, the Netherlands, Hungary, France, Germany and by the self-awarding institutions of the Alliance: TCD in Ireland, ÅAU in Finland, JMU in Germany and UiB in Norway.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Thinking

Practice-Led Research

Change Management

Business Modelling

Market Research

Inclusivity, Diversity, and Integration

Ethics

Audience

Graduates from all academic and professional backgrounds are welcome to this programme.The master’s degree is aimed at students with a passion for sustainability and committed to address societal challenges through collaborative team learning in an intercultural environment.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-22 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain
Dublin, Ireland
Utrecht, Netherlands
Montpellier, France
Budapest, Hungary
Turku, Finland
Mülheim, Germany
Würzburg, Germany
Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Innovation Management Sustainable Energy View 24 other Masters in Innovation Management in Spain

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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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General requirements

Valid ID card

Bachelor’s degree diploma or recognised equivalent

Academic transcript

English language test scores with a LEVEL C1

Curriculum Vitae

Video/audio presentation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Netherlands
Norway
Spain

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

A First-of-Its-Kind Degree

Innovative Curriculum

Exceptional International Exposure

Real-World Professional Experience

Participant universities

Accreditation

Get more details

Programme Structure

Audience

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Barcelona

Funding

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