BOKU — the German-speaking world's leading interdisciplinary sustainability university — trains students to understand climate change as a societal transformation challenge, from mitigation science to transition governance.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
1,453 EUR per year
Tuition (EU/EEA)
Tuition-free
Intake
October (winter semester)
Verified Aug 2026: EU/EEA tuition-waived within standard duration (union fee EUR 26.20/semester only); third-country nationals EUR 726.72/semester (~EUR 1,453/yr). EU/EEA applications by 30 Sep (winter) / 28 Feb (summer); third-country deadlines earlier. Source: https://boku.ac.at/en/study-international/masters-programme-climate-change-and-societal-transformation
Specialization tracks
Climate dynamics and climate impactsSocial ecology of climate changeClimate crisis and transformative development
Curriculum modules
Fundamentals of the climate system — Published course.
Social ecology and sustainable development — Published course.
The climate crisis as a grand challenge in the Anthropocene — Published course.
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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