Program Overview
The Sustainable Development at Karl-Franzens University of Graz is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sustainable Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 726 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: Graz, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Energy and Materials (natural science)
- Environmental Change and Ecosystems (natural science)
- Earth System Governance (social science)
- Sustainable Business Management (social science)
- Climate and Environmental Change (natural science)
- Sustainable Urban and Regional Development (discontinued in 2017/18)
- Global Environmental Change (natural science)
- Environmental Technology Management (natural & social science)
- Resources Management (social and natural science)
- Sustainability: The Social Dimension (social science)
- Sustainable Development Science and Technology (natural and social science)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Selection criteria:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Previous academic performance (GPA or average mark)
- Prior Experience
- Letter of motivation
- Recommendation letters
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 726 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 726 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Karl-Franzens University of Graz directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Karl-Franzens University of Graz
Karl-Franzens University of Graz
Graz, Styria
The University of Graz in Graz is the largest public research university in Styria and the second oldest university in Austria. Its name is derived from Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months