Greetings from UNU-IAS!
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the September 2026 intake of the UNU-IAS master’s and doctoral degree programmes in sustainability. We would greatly appreciate your support in disseminating the information below across your networks.
Best regards,
UNU-IAS Communications
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UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Programmes
• MSc in Sustainability
The Master of Science in Sustainability is a two-year programme, which provides students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to solving global challenges. Drawing on an innovative, interdisciplinary approach, the programme integrates methods and resources from the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities.
The programme is intended for recent graduates, professionals and practitioners who seek to meaningfully contribute to the work of governments, civil society, the private sector, and/or the UN and other international organizations on sustainability.
Application deadline: 1 February 2026
Start of the academic year: September 2026
More information on the programme (including admission requirements, scholarships and fees) can be found here.
• PhD in Sustainability Science
The Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science is a three-year programme that takes an innovative approach to sustainability through problem-oriented research, incorporating global change perspectives.
This programme equips graduates with comprehensive, multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability problems, and deepens their understanding of the role of environmental sustainability in addressing global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
Application deadline: 11 February 2026
Start of the academic year: September 2026
More information on the programme (including admission requirements, scholarships and fees) can be found here.
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