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Sustainable Development MSc

Leipzig University Leipzig

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 2 Mar
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About the programme

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Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
General Engineering(Engineering)
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Sustainable Development MSc at Leipzig University

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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If you have not yet received your diploma/degree certificate, you can apply for the programme, but you should mention in your application when you will graduate and that you will provide the selection committee with your diploma/certificate as soon as possible after graduation. Your diploma/degree certificate must be submitted as hard copy at the latest during admission to the entrance university!

1 year

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Prerequisites

  • A first bachelor’s degree focusing mainly on economic, social, earth or natural science and related to sustainability topics (this reference can also be proven by corresponding professional experience)
  • Professional experience of usually at least one year.
  • English C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • TOEFL: iBT – 95 (tests taken until 20 January 2026) / iBT 5 (tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards);
  • IELTS (academic test): minimum required score of 6.5 and not less than 6.0 in the writing section;
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) (minimum score 180);
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) (minimum grade C).
  • English-native-speaking applicants and those who successfully completed an English-taught Bachelor's programme do not have to take a test.

Award of a double degree with the international partner universities in Graz, Leipzig, Utrecht and Venice if applicable (depending on the partner universities attended):

  • Double Master's degree with University of Graz (Austria) or Ca' Foscari University Venice (Italy)
  • Joint Master's degree option with Hiroshima University (Japan)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Sustainable Development MSc

Programme-specific documents

CV

Language certificate

Two signed letters of recommendation

Motivation statement

Bachelor diploma/certificate

Information about courses relevant to the application

copy of passport (ID page with photograph)

Transcript of records/diploma supplement

GPA and information about the grading system used at your university

Proof of one-year professional experience after completion of your bachelor's degree

TOEFL: paper based - 580 | computer-based - 237 | internet-based – 93;

IELTS (academic test): minimum required score of 6.5 and not less than 6.0 in the writing section;

Grade Point Average (GPA)/grading systems & relevant courses Please use the respective templates to be found under the Download section.

Letter of recommendation At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from an academic in your Bachelor's or degree programme. It is possible to upload the letters of recommendation directly into the online application. If the person writing the letter of recommendation does not want to send it to you directly, they can send it to jointdegrees(at)uni-graz.at and we will take care of the upload.

Motivation Statement You will have to enter your motivation statement directly into the online application. We recommend that you write it in advance - max. 4,000 characters.

Leipzig: Proof of professional experience This is a specific requirement for Leipzig University as an entrance university. Please note that for the selection in the first stage, the indication of professional experience in the CV is sufficient. Proof may be requested later as part of the admission procedure at Leipzig University. For more information, please visit the website of Leipzig University.

Template: Grading system & relevant courses

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Additional Information – GPA

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Grade conversion tables

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This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Sustainable Development MSc at Leipzig University

Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

30 EUR

Address

Matthias Gohr

Department of Academic Administration

Matthias Gohr

Universität Leipzig

Goethestraße 3-5

04109 Leipzig

Institute for Infrastructure and Resource Management

Leipzig University

Faculty of Economics and Management Science

Grimmaische Straße 12

04109 Leipzig

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

269.9 EUR

per semester

Application fee

30 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,444 – 15,442 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

840 euros per semester (two-year programme), plus the semester fee

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