Sustainable Futures

We welcome students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including geography, tourism, liberal arts and sciences, and social sciences. This diversity enriches the learning experience and fosters the exchange of ideas across different perspectives.

Applicants whose previous education does not fall directly within these areas are still encouraged to submit their application. Our admissions team will be happy to assess their eligibility and advise them on their options. Contact Marijke Huisman-Wolters at cf-sf rug.nl.

You're a great fit for the MSc in Sustainable Futures if you:

• Have experience with academic research (equivalent to 5 ECTS in research methods) and have written a bachelor's thesis.
• Are eager to engage with plural perspectives and willing to question and unlearn existing assumptions.
• Want to collaborate across disciplines, communities, generations, and ideologies to co-create more just and sustainable futures.

English language requirements:

To study this programme, you are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. This can be proven with one of the following:

• A full Bachelor's degree where the sole language of instruction was English.
• TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 90, with at least 18 in Reading and Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
• IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
• Pearson Academic: overall score 66 with at least min. 62 in Reading, 54 in Reading and Listening, 62 in Writing.
• LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 65 in all categories).

Exemptions apply to native speakers of English from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.

A prospective student may also apply for an exemption from the English language test. In this case, the student must provide an explanation and, if required, evidence to justify the request. The Admissions Board will decide whether an exemption is granted.

We welcome students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including geography, tourism, liberal arts and sciences, and social sciences. This diversity enriches the learning experience and fosters the exchange of ideas across different perspectives.

Applicants whose previous education does not fall directly within these areas are still encouraged to submit their application. Our admissions team will be happy to assess their eligibility and advise them on their options. Contact Marijke Huisman-Wolters at cf-sf rug.nl.

You're a great fit for the MSc in Sustainable Futures if you:

• Have experience with academic research (equivalent to 5 ECTS in research methods) and have written a bachelor's thesis.
• Are eager to engage with plural perspectives and willing to question and unlearn existing assumptions.
• Want to collaborate across disciplines, communities, generations, and ideologies to co-create more just and sustainable futures.

Sufficient English language proficiency is required, except for native speakers of the English language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands.

The following documents are valid:

• Full English Bachelor's degree*, where the only language of instruction is English;
• Cambridge C1/C2 certificate: overall score of 180;
• IELTS Academic*: overall score 6.5 (min. 6.0 in all categories);
• Pearson Academic: overall score 66 (min. 62 in Reading, 54 in Reading and Listening, 62 in Writing);
• LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 65 in all categories);
• TOEFL iBT**: overall score 90 (min. 18 for Reading and Listening, 20 for Speaking, 21 for Writing).

• English taught bachelors from the following countries are valid as proof of English proficiency: The Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

An exemption can be given by the Admission Board.