Postgraduate Sustainability

Schiller International University

Master of Science in Sustainability Management

Schiller's Master of Science in Sustainability Management responds to corporate demand for leaders capable of integrating ESG criteria, climate management, and responsible business into corporate strategy.

Annual tuition From €16,500
Modality On campus
Duration 12 months
Intakes February · June · September
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Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg · Tampa
  • Intakes for 2027 February · June · September

Schiller's Master of Science in Sustainability Management responds to corporate demand for leaders capable of integrating ESG criteria, climate management, and responsible business into corporate strategy. The 12-month program, developed in partnership with UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research), combines academic rigor with practical application in real organizations.

Studying sustainability abroad in English across Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, or Tampa places you in markets where ESG regulation is advancing rapidly: the CSRD Directive in Europe, Germany's Climate Law, and disclosure rules in the U.S. You will learn to design sustainability strategies that meet international regulations and generate measurable business value.

The program is STEM-designated at the Tampa campus, enabling up to 36 months of extended OPT in the United States for eligible international students — a decisive advantage in a field where talent demand exceeds supply. Beyond Tampa, the U.S.-accredited degree with UNITAR backing opens doors at sustainability consultancies, corporate ESG departments, and international organizations.

With 2026 tuition of €16,500 at European campuses and $19,410 in Tampa, intakes in February, June, and September, and scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg, this English-taught sustainability management master's is a strategic investment in one of the twenty-first century's highest-growth careers.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Graduate degree in Sustainability Management.
  • You are looking for a 12-month master’s, rather than a traditional two-year programme, so you spend less time out of the job market.
  • You are looking to study in English in Madrid.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

  • Corporate sustainability fundamentals
  • ESG reporting and GRI/SASB frameworks
  • Climate economics
  • Carbon management and decarbonization
  • Sustainable supply chain
  • Green finance
  • International environmental law
  • Sustainability communication
  • And leadership for organizational change

Professional outlook

Employability includes sustainability manager, ESG analyst, sustainability consultant, climate risk specialist, non-financial reporting manager, and roles at international organizations. Studying sustainability abroad in English with UNITAR backing differentiates your profile in a labor market where ESG talent demand grows approximately 30% annually per global trends.

  • Sustainability Manager
  • ESG Analyst
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Climate Risk Specialist
  • Non-Financial Reporting Manager
  • And Roles At International Organizations

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • Official transcripts from the institution that awarded your Bachelor's degree.
  • Foreign degrees: evaluation by AACRAO, AICE, or NACES before admission.

Language level

  • IELTS: minimum 6
  • TOEFL: minimum 89
  • Duolingo: minimum 105
  • Language requirement: TOEIC 700 (all four skills) · Cambridge FCE grade B (B2) or higher · APTIS B2 · Cambridge Linguaskills B2 · Duolingo 105

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*€16,500

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in euros at:

Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg

*$19,410

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in dollars at:

Tampa

*Scholarships

Postgraduate

Heidelberg: 50% scholarship for bachelor’s and master’s programs (first year). Other campuses: 25% with installment plan or 35% with full first-year payment. Enrollment deposit: €2,000. Scholarship percentage may be reduced with payment plans.

Verify current terms with admissions before visa application — full payment is often recommended for visa cases (especially Germany).

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

Schiller International University

Private institution 62+ Years of experience 4 International campuses

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  • ACCSC
  • Community of Madrid
  • EVALAG

-based private university with an international footprint in Europe. Founded in 1964, it blends the American higher-education model — English instruction, continuous assessment, applied projects, and close faculty contact — with the advantage of studying abroad in global cities such as Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa.

For students from Latin America, Spain, and other regions seeking a recognized degree without giving up an international experience, Schiller offers a distinctive path: one academic record, four possible destinations, and direct admissions with officially published tuition.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) — U.S. accreditation
  • Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2523
  • Community of Madrid — authorized international degree recognition
  • EVALAG — Heidelberg campus quality certification (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
  • France — Établissement d'enseignement supérieur privé (Paris campus)
  • Dual degree pathway with University of Roehampton (London, UK)

Four campuses, one university

With 2026 tuition of €16,500 at European campuses and $19,410 in Tampa, intakes in February, June, and September, and scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg, this English-taught sustainability management master's is a strategic investment in one of the twenty-first century's highest-growth careers.

  • Madrid campusSpain
  • Paris campusFrance
  • Heidelberg campusGermany
  • Tampa campusUnited States

Student experience

Living in Madrid

Madrid hosts Complutense, Carlos III, IE-linked routes and many private colleges along Metro lines. Rent in central districts is high; students often share piso rooms in Lavapiés, Moncloa corridors or suburbs linked by Cercanías.

Non-EU students usually need admission, proof of funds, health insurance and a study stay authorization before travel. Spanish and English programs coexist — confirm language of instruction and homologación of prior degrees.

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Studying in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa

Studying abroad in Madrid connects you to the European green agenda and Iberian ESG regulation. Paris concentrates headquarters of corporations with ambitious climate commitments. Heidelberg places you in Germany's energy transition leader economy, with scholarships up to 50%. Tampa offers STEM designation with up to 36 months of OPT in the U.S., ideal for ESG consulting and corporate sustainability department careers in the Americas.

Campuses: Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa.

Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: February, June, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by Schiller International University by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is From €16,500. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of Master of Science in Sustainability Management is 12 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with Schiller International University.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or Schiller International University can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 6; TOEFL: minimum 89; Duolingo: minimum 105. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from Schiller International University can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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Graduate degree in Sustainability Management

February · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg €16,500
  • Tampa $19,410
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