DISCONTINUED FOR NEW INTAKE: Leuphana has split this master into five successor programmes at its Faculty of Sustainability (two of them M.A.). Current students complete under the old title; new applicants choose a successor programme.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
Tuition-free
Intake
October (winter semester)
Application deadline
Verified Jul 2026: successor programmes apply 1 March - 1 June for winter semester 2026/27 (this single MSc no longer admits students)
Verified Jul 2026: tuition-free (semester contribution ~EUR 320). NOTE: this single MSc no longer admits new students — it has been split into five successor programmes; see specializations. Source: https://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/masters-programmes/masters-in-sustainability-science.html
Specialization tracks
Sustainability Science: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Society (M.Sc.)Sustainability Science: Entrepreneurship, Agency and Leadership (M.A.)Sustainability Science: Governance and Law (M.A.)Sustainability Science: Resources, Materials and Chemistry (M.Sc.)Psychology & Sustainability (M.Sc.)
Curriculum modules
Interdisciplinary foundations — Common natural- and social-science introductory modules.
Specialisation modules — Individual deepening across sustainability disciplines.
The 2026 Sustainability Degree Shortlist Guide: pick, compare and afford the right programme — plus occasional emails with new programmes, scholarships and application tips.