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Transformation Studies Europa-Universität Flensburg

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Flensburg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Sociology, Social Science
  • Sustainability Sciences (Social)

Focus

Transformation, Sustainability, Environmental Justice, Socio-ecological crises, Post-Growth, Climate Policy, Plural Economics, Qualitative and Transdisciplinary Methods, Transfer to practice projects, Interdisciplinary study programme

Annotation

The aim of the interdisciplinary master's degree is to enable students to understand, relate and shape socio-ecological problem constellations and processes of social change. Students develop an in-depth understanding of relevant scientific theories and findings from different disciplines, and different spaces are opened for creative thinking, research-based learning and transformative action. Upon completion of their studies, students will possess sound scientific and practice-relevant knowledge of change for a societal transformation towards sustainability.

Our students can expect an optimum learning atmosphere through small study groups, personal contact with the teaching staff, innovative examination formate and individual counselling.
After graduating, students can choose to pursue either a practical or an academic career. Students qualify for jobs in research institutions as well as challenging positions in administrations, companies and institutions where knowledge of change is in demand and relevant in the context of sustainability.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

The application requirement for the Master's degree in Transformation Studies is

A university degree of at least 180 ECTS credits, and a standard period of study of at least six semesters at a university, or university of applied sciences.
(Note: The Bachelor's degree from a university of cooperative education is equivalent to the above-mentioned qualification if the application documents provide evidence that the course of study has been accredited at the university of cooperative education).
Language skills according to the statutes on proof of foreign language skills or from a practical activity according to the study qualification statutes of the Europa-Universität Flensburg.

Lecture period

  • 09.03.2026 - 03.07.2026
  • 07.09.2026 - 08.01.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    15.05.2026 - 31.08.2026
    for 1st study semester
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    15.05.2026 - 31.08.2026
    like German applicants
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.05.2026 - 31.08.2026
    International students from non-EU Member States should submit their documents early or better submit their certificates plus translations to the Admissions Office for review before the official start of application. If verification is not possible, the documents must be sent to the central office in Bonn. The examination procedure there can take several months. In order to be admitted to the selection procedure, you must have obtained the results of the test by the closing date for applications at the latest.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.05.2026 - 31.08.2026
    for the 3rd study semester

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are not charged, however a semester fee is due every semester.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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