MSD Master’s degree programs in Sustainable Development
The MSD is an interdisciplinary master’s program with a particular focus on the interaction between disciplines. Since fall semester 2026, students study in the revised MSD 2026.
We welcome new applications for both academic semesters. For a short overview of the MSD 2026 see info sheet or thispresentation.
The MSD has a modular structure MSD 2026. Students can choose a major out of three (ecological, social and economic) or the MSD without a major - independently from the bachelor's degree.
The major determines the module selection and thus also the courses for which students must enroll.
For each semester the relevant information on teaching is published on our website: the online course directory, the general timetable and the medium-term syllabus are available as downloads.
The details are usually published around mid-Mai for fall semester, and in early December for spring semester.
Regulations
The study regulations and study guidelines inform about the formal aspects of the Master's Degree in Sustainable Development. You can find information about admission requirements, application process, curriculum, majors, assessments etc.
The MSD 2026 study regulations and guidelines are available here.
With the optimal course progression plan we show how the study period can be organized within four semesters (= full-time) and what part-time study could look like.
Fact sheets regarding recognition of credit points, the master’s graduation, etc. and templates for application forms, learning agreements, etc. are available here.