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Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Master English Social Sciences

Sustainability, Society and the Environment

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The M.Sc. Sustainability, Society and the Environment (SSE) programme is designed to empower students to become change leaders for sustainable development. It focuses on developing research skills to analyze social, environmental and economic challenges of sustainable development, as well as creative and entrepreneurial skills to develop and implement sustainability projects and social enterprises. The programme follows a problem-solving based learning approach through the 'sustainability lab' where students plan and implement their own projects. Students can choose from a wide range of modules in geography, social and environmental sciences, environmental and resource economics, and sustainable development in coastal zones. The programme provides a high degree of freedom to design individual learning paths and attracts a diverse group of students from Germany and many other countries.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Sustainability

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sustainability, Society and the Environment at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Is Sustainability, Society and the Environment at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Sustainability, Society and the Environment programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Sustainability, Society and the Environment at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Sustainability, Society and the Environment? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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