Lead Sustainable Change That Matters
Study sustainability programs in English at Vienna’s leading international university where you can learn sustainability, innovation, governance and data-driven management at an international hub.
100%
English Taught
75%
International Student Body
100%
Accredited by AQ Austria
Why Study Sustainability at MU?
Sustainability at Modul University Vienna combines a long-standing academic reputation with a strong focus on real-world application. Located in Vienna, a global hub for international policy and governance, MU offers a unique environment to turn sustainability knowledge into meaningful impact while studying 100% in English.
Small Classes & Personal Mentoring
Truly International
Sustainable & Responsible
Career Driven Outcomes
Through Career Days, Innovation Nights, and our Industry Excellence Program, you’ll meet professionals, explore emerging trends, and gain practical experience that employers value. With strong partnerships across the tourism sector, we help you build your network, sharpen your skills, and graduate ready to launch a successful international career.
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Sustainability Programs for you to choose from
Prepares you with the skills to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.
- 6 Semesters
- €9.000
- 180 ECTS credits
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The program very successfully tackles all the aspects of sustainable development; social, economic, political, and environmental, and relates them to each other. This provides graduates with the required skills, knowledge, and way of thinking to perform above expectations in their professional careers and have a competitive advantage over others in the field.
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Modul University Vienna is well known as a hub for sustainability, we are following its principles in teaching, research and on campus. The School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods is the home for sustainability in teaching and research, where scholars like I dedicate our work to sustainability. My research touches upon many real-world sustainability challenges such as climate change, aging societies, socioeconomic inequalities or energy transition. These are all topics we integrate into our teaching especially in the MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy. Students in this program learn how to analyze and how to provide solutions for such challenges.
Learning Outcomes
These outcome-based curricula equip you with systems thinking, analytical, and strategic skills to address complex sustainability challenges, design responsible policies and practices, and drive meaningful change across organizations and societies.
Skills:
Through applied projects and real-world case studies, students learn to design and evaluate practical sustainability solutions. This skill prepares you to work effectively across sectors, bridging academic knowledge with real-world implementation.
Learn to understand sustainability challenges as interconnected environmental, social, economic, and political systems. This skill enables you to assess trade-offs, identify leverage points, and design solutions that create long-term, systemic impact.
Gain the skills to use data, indicators, and analytical tools to assess sustainability performance and support evidence-based decisions. Learn to translate complex data into insights that inform policy, management, and strategic action.
Students develop the ability to analyze sustainability-related policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory environments at local, regional, and global levels. Learn how institutions, power dynamics, and decision-making processes shape sustainable development outcomes.
Industry Access & Real Experiences:
Strengthen your professional profile with structured, credit-bearing internships built into the curriculum. These placements give you first-hand exposure to tourism and hospitality operations, helping you apply classroom learning to workplace challenges
Learn directly from seasoned practitioners who bring current insights, case studies and real industry perspectives into the classroom, enhancing both academic learning and career relevance.
Connect with employers, innovators and alumni at dedicated events that showcase opportunities, trends and entrepreneurial pathways in tourism, hospitality and beyond. These events help you build relationships and explore career directions early.
Expand your global outlook via partner universities and study abroad options, gaining intercultural skills, international experience and a deeper understanding of tourism systems around the world.
Study Sustainability in The Heart of Vienna
All in all, Austria offers you a broad spectrum of educational opportunities – not to mention great social security, economic stability and the great hospitality of the Austrians. This is why Austria is an ideal place for living and studying!
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Admissions Made for International Students
Modul University Vienna is AQ Austria accredited, TedQual certified and offers EU-recognized degrees along with dedicated admissions support to guide you from application to enrollment.
Admission Process
- Choose your program and Apply Online
- Your Application will be reviewed and you will be invited for an admission interview
- You will be notified by email of the decision made by the Admission committee
Visa & Arrival support
Modul University Vienna has an internal department fully dedicated to supporting international students with their visa and residence permit needs. Our team provides personalized, end-to-end guidance throughout the entire process — from choosing the correct visa type to submitting a complete application and booking appointments with the authorities.
Scholarships & Funding
Modul University Vienna offers a range of scholarships, tuition reductions, and grants to help students lower the cost of their studies. Options include merit-based awards and special funding opportunities, depending on eligibility and academic performance.
Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation Scholarship
Reductions & Grants
Undergraduate Supporting Futures Scholarship
Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Turn values into impact
Our Admissions Team will review your application as soon as possible. You will then be invited for an interview with us.
