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    Sustainability Transformations

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    Bern, CHMScIn-person2 years
    CHF 6,800.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Bern, CH. Tuition is CHF 6,800.

    About the program

    The program trains students to analyze interconnected sustainability issues across social, environmental, and economic dimensions and develop practical solutions addressing root causes at local, national, and international levels. It combines research in sustainability sciences with applications through collaborations with global networks and local stakeholders.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education: 104

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min 80 overall (minimum 17 in writing)
    IELTS
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    Min 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in writing)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job search residence permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 21,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern is CHF 6,800 across 120 required credits.
    Is Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern online or in-person?
    Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern is offered in-person.
    How long does Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern take to complete?
    Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern?
    Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.
    How large is the Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern cohort?
    Sustainability Transformations at University of Bern typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.