581 Best Sustainability Degree Programs for 2025

The Skoltech Materials Science program covers current trends in the development of chemistry, physics, and materials science. The practical approach provides an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to achieve success in almost any field of science and technology, including electronics, energy, chemistry, automotive engineering, and other industries.

Ground yourself in the future of business and grow into a new generation of change-maker. Our MSc in Sustainable Business will equip you with the skills to challenge orthodox thinking and help to make our world more ecologically, socially and economically sustainable. You will gain knowledge of a developing field and get a head-start on your career with a wide array of skills for the future of the business sector

The Master’s Degree in Design X Other Species responds to the need of protecting the environment by adopting transdisciplinary design as a cultural and ecological practice aimed at fostering conditions of coexistence for, with, and by other living species. Through participatory design methodologies involving collaboration with experts from fields such as ecology, ethology, environmental humanities, and sociology, the programme fosters an innovative dialogue that considers other species not as subjects of study but as equal participants in design and research processes. Students learn to develop ethical design practices that account for complex ecological interactions, the rights of other living beings, and the consequences of their interventions on natural systems. This reflective design approach combines scientific, ethical, aesthetic, and design perspectives in a profoundly integrated manner.

The program is organized around four big streams that are all interwoven with many overlaps and crosspoints that further fertilize our transdisciplinary mindset and ideas. Mobility Design skills & methods The Master’s program equips you with a cross-disciplinary toolkit—blending critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and adaptability to tackle complex real-world challenges. You’ll work in transdisciplinary teams, master useful key skills, and develop or adapt methodologies to turn bold ideas into impactful action. Body, mind, UX & interaction The micro scale of mobility is related to our body, how we move, think, perceive, experience, and interact. You’ll explore how users interact with products and interfaces, designing experiences that engage both emotionally and cognitively. By focusing on the human scale, you’ll learn to craft holistic solutions that prioritize user needs, preferences, and experiences. City, Transport & systems At the meso scale, mobility design is about mastering the dynamic between user, vehicle, and context. You’ll learn to navigate their complexity and design smarter, safer, and more inclusive solutions that seamlessly connect all three, contributing to the livability and resilience of cities worldwide. Global chains & flows At the macro scale, mobility encompasses global chains and flows, impacting migration, food distribution, material sourcing, geopolitics, economics, and more. Understanding these dynamics you'll learn to design systems that drive sustainability, improve access, and reduce inequality on a global level.

In this program, students will gain valuable knowledge and skills in financing sustainable business development, business optimization, application of modern financial technologies such as Blockchain / Fintech, sustainable investments, and risk management, sustainable financial management, and decision-making in business.

In this three-year specialisation, students acquire a strong foundation in business management principles while focusing on the urgent global challenge of sustainable energy. The curriculum encompasses courses in energy landscape, new technologies and energy transition, and energy transition as a source of competitive advantage alongside core business subjects, giving students a comprehensive view of how businesses can innovate for climate solutions. Students explore how new technologies – from AI and smart grids to renewable energy innovations – can be leveraged to improve efficiency and promote sustainable operations. The programme is offered in Brussels and Luxembourg (and online), enabling a diverse, international classroom discussion around global energy policies and market opportunities. Thanks to UBI’s partnerships with industry and NGOs, students engage with real sustainability projects and may pursue internships in energy companies or consult for green initiatives. Graduates of this track will be equipped for careers in sustainability consulting, renewable energy business development, or corporate sustainability management, where they can help organizations balance profitability with environmental responsibility.

The MA Education for a Sustainable Environment provides you with knowledge, insights and competencies to become effective and creative practitioners, policy makers, researchers and communicators in the field of sustainability education. The course offers an environment for interdisciplinary exploration of the interconnected ecological, economic, political, historical and social dimensions of local and global sustainability challenges.

The Master in Climate and Sustainability Politics examines what a transition to a just and sustainable future might look like and how we can work to achieve it in our own communities and around the world. Through an innovative format, students acquire the skills to critically evaluate existing policies and politics from a sustainability lens and then envision concrete, effective solutions in a variety of situations – locally and globally.

This one-year academic program, a double degree from EDHEC and Mines Paris-PSL, prepares future financial leaders with specialized expertise in both finance and climate science. Blending advanced financial training with insights into environmental and engineering challenges, it equips students to drive sustainable financial innovation and lead the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Skoltech Energy Systems program combines basic knowledge in energy sciences and in-depth training in mathematics and IT disciplines, and also provides an opportunity for conducting research in the laboratories of the Institute. Graduates will learn how to develop and apply solutions based on mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, data analysis, machine learning and algorithms.

The program combines engineering with computer science, developing skills to design production technologies using engineering tools and digital technology methods.

This one-year academic program is designed to equip students with the expertise to lead sustainable growth in complex global markets. Through comprehensive courses and applied learning, students develop skills in business strategy, sustainable practices, and value chain management.

The MA in Social Change, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of Manchester explores sociological perspectives on global environmental challenges. It delves into theories of social change and large-scale transformations toward sustainable societies. Students critically engage with potential solutions to complex socio-environmental problems. This programme equips graduates with the knowledge and skills that are highly valued by employers in sectors such as sustainability consulting, policy analysis, NGOs, and environmental advocacy.

Our MSc Leadership for Sustainability introduces ways to develop a strong, successful and sustainable economic model that helps your organisation achieve long-term growth. The course focuses on the principles of sustainability within leadership, with modules that clearly and pragmatically link together to give a full picture of a real-life organisation. Shorter PG Cert and PG Dip options are also available.

Using a hands-on approach and project-based learning, the program provides students with a solid scientific base, an understanding of the current socio-political and regulatory environment and a command of the relevant digital tools and technologies, empowering them to develop solutions to practical cases and apply their knowledge to specific environmental situations. This will aid them to develop profiles that are able to adapt to the demands of the fast-growing “green economy” and apply their transdisciplinary skills to all work sectors.

Humber’s Bachelor of Engineering program begins with a common platform of first year courses which provides foundational engineering knowledge and skills. Following the first year, the curriculum branches into three discipline areas: Sustainable Building Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering. Humber's Bachelor of Engineering - Sustainable Building Engineering program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to become professionals in the rapidly evolving field of sustainable building design and construction. The program integrates principles of engineering, architecture and environmental science to create a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry related to sustainability.

Hone your expertise with immediately actionable knowledge to drive positive change in our increasingly globalized world. With our transformative executive program—designed specifically around the UN 2.0 Quintet of Change—you will learn to confidently take on the challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Executive Master in International Development is designed for leaders who are eager to promote sustainable social, economic and environmental prosperity around the world.

There is a growing need for purpose-driven business professionals with a transformational mindset, prepared to truly embed social, environmental and economic change into their strategic playbook in a way that transcends surface-level green labels. The Master in Sustainability & Business Transformation will prepare you to be that type of professional, who is able to integrate sustainability—encompassing economic, environmental and social perspectives—as the driving force and cornerstone of your business strategy.

The program encompasses the 5 P’s defined by the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. The United Nations System Staff College has designed the curriculum for this master’s alongside IE University experts and professors. As a natural step for ambitious individuals who want to make a change in the world, the program equips students with the skills and expertise to generate a positive global impact.

"Integrated Sustainability Management - QUAR" is an expression of the policy of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, new market and application-oriented courses