Environmental Sciences
Master
Do you want to become an expert in sustainability? Then one of the master's programs at Utrecht University is a great choice for you!
Environmental Sciences in short
There are two Master's that fall under the official name 'Environmental Sciences'. Sustainable Development is the study of scientific solutions and societal interventions for an environmentally accountable society. Water Management for Climate Adaptation is the study of modern water management techniques and water policies from a sustainable development perspective. Both Master's programmes are part of the Copernicus Institute. The Copernicus Institute researches and develops processes and opportunities for innovative sustainable development. The institute aims to make a positive impact on the transition to a sustainable society by developing excellent and relevant knowledge and by educating the changemakers of the future. There is extensive collaboration with citizens, politicians, policymakers, NGOs, and businesses to learn and influence decision-making.
Our Master's programmess (MSc)
Within the field of Environmental Sciences, we offer two master's programs:
- Sustainable Development
- Water Management for Climate Adaptation
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Language requirements
- 176
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 93
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Jun '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jun '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 Jun '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
Utrecht Sylff Scholarship
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Canada Federal Student Loans
Toegevoegd op 16 januari op verzoek van het Nuffic.
US Federal Loans
Toegevoegd op 16 januari 2024 op verzoek van Nuffic.
Contact
Main addressHeidelberglaan 8
3584 CS Utrecht
030 - 2533550
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