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Master

Environmental Sciences

Utrecht UniversityUtrecht, NLEnglish
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Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
424
DUO ↓59% ↗
Intl. %
50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
24 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
88%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,155
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
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
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k

Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Energy and MaterialsSpecialisation
Energy and Materials is a multidisciplinary natural sciences track that focuses on the analysis of energy and materials systems.
This track is particularly interesting for science graduates interested in ecological matters: * Focus on the sustainable use of land and water; * Approach based in the natural s
Earth System Governance is a multidisciplinary social science track that deals with environmental issues and environmental policy.
Politics, Ecology and Society is an interdisciplinary track focusing on the political, economic, cultural, material and social structures that underpin social and ecological injust
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: milieukunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,155/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating88%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract47%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs15%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten12%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree82%
Women among first-years67%
International students50%
Say workload is “just right”81%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 68 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
7 Oct 2026
Open day
19 Feb 2027
Open dayonline
6 Oct 2027
Open day
11 Feb 2028
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 176
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Utrecht Sylff Scholarship
Canada Federal Student Loans
Internships
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