Sustainable Futures University of Groningen
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | Full-time | 12 months | September | €2695 per year | €22200 per year |
Course overview
Co-create equitable and livable futures by rethinking the present, challenging the status quo, and bridging knowledge across cultures, disciplines, and generations.
Imagining futures rooted in justice, sustainability, and collective well-being is a long-standing human practice. Building such futures free from systems of extraction, violence, and domination requires more than imagination; it calls for critical and collective engagement that reflects on the past and acknowledges how norms and values shape the world across past, present, and future. A focus on ethics and justice ensures that envisioned futures remain attentive to both human and more-than-human communities, the places they inhabit, and the ecosystems that sustain them.
- Interdisciplinary approach grounded in geography and social sciences
- Ethics, justice and diverse perspectives at the core
- Hands-on learning through case studies, research and scenario building
The MSc in Sustainable Futures empowers students to engage with pressing issues, amplify marginalised voices, and develop strategies where people, places and ecosystems thrive together.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including geography, tourism, liberal arts and sciences, and social sciences. This diversity enriches the learning experience and fosters the exchange of ideas across different perspectives.
Applicants whose previous education does not fall directly within these areas are still encouraged to submit their application. Our admissions team will be happy to assess their eligibility and advise them on their options. Contact Marijke Huisman-Wolters at [email protected].
You're a great fit for the MSc in Sustainable Futures if you:
Have experience with academic research (equivalent to 5 ECTS in research methods) and have written a bachelor's thesis.
Are eager to engage with plural perspectives and willing to question and unlearn existing assumptions.
Want to collaborate across disciplines, communities, generations, and ideologies to co-create more just and sustainable futures.
English language requirements:
To study this programme, you are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. This can be proven with one of the following:
A full Bachelor's degree where the sole language of instruction was English.
TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 90, with at least 18 in Reading and Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component.
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
Pearson Academic: overall score 66 with at least min. 62 in Reading, 54 in Reading and Listening, 62 in Writing.
LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 65 in all categories).
Exemptions apply to native speakers of English from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.
A prospective student may also apply for an exemption from the English language test. In this case, the student must provide an explanation and, if required, evidence to justify the request. The Admissions Board will decide whether an exemption is granted.
Why study at University of Groningen
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