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Tuition · Intl
↗€20,473
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗408
DUO ↑25% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
23 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,549
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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 the field of sustainability and innovation? Then one of our Master's programmes will be a great fit for you!
Science and Innovation in short
The official name 'Science and Innovation' has two different Master's programmes to offer. Sustainable Business and Innovation is the study of sustainable business challenges and technological and non-technological options that can be used to innovate in a sustainable way. Innovation Sciences is the study of how new technologies are transformed into marketable innovations, explaining how innovation and innovation systems work. Both 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 programmes (MSc)
There are two Master's programmes that fall under the Science and Innovation name:
* Sustainable Business and Innovation
* Innovation Sciences
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProject
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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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: bedrijfstechniek, technische bedrijfsvoering
Median starting salary (field)€3,549/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field78%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4.2/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree88%
Women among first-years49%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 63 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 93
- TOEFL internet based: 237
Scholarships
Internships
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