Programmes and courses in sustainability

Linköping University offers a range of education programmes and courses where sustainable development is a central perspective. Through interdisciplinary approaches and a close connection to current research, students gain the knowledge and tools needed to understand and contribute to sustainable societal transformation. The programmes span several subject areas and address sustainability challenges from environmental, social and economic perspectives.

Here we have gathered the programmes that specifically focus on sustainability issues. For information about courses, see the education website.

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Bachelor's programs in the field of sustainability

LiU offers five bachelor’s programmes in the field of sustainability. All programmes are taught in Swedish. Please note that the links below lead to programme pages in Swedish.

Bachelor's Programme in Environment, Climate, and Sustainable Development

Master of Science in Energy - Environment - Management

Bachelor’s programme in Physical Geography - Technology and Landscapes

Bachelor's programme in Urban and Regional Planning

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management

Master's programs in the field of sustainability

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Outdoor and sustainability education, International masters' programme, 120 credits

The program deepens your knowledge of outdoor and sustainability education. You'll explore how teaching outside the classroom creates experiential learning, inspiring health-promoting environments, and contributes to sustainable development.

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Science for Sustainable Development, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Provides students with knowledge on environmental change and the challenges of creating a sustainable society for a career in research or outside academia. Students learn how to use relevant analytical tools for studies of environmental change.

Strategic Urban and Regional Planning, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Strategic urban and regional planning is one of the most powerful local instruments to (re)shape long-term urban and regional development and create sustainable cities and regions of tomorrow.

Ecology and Sustainable Development, Master's Programme, 120 credits

The management of ecosystems, ecological communities and populations based on knowledge of ecological concepts and theories. Students will get training in experimental design, data interpretation, ecological fieldwork and theoretical modelling.

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Sustainability Engineering and Management, Master's Programme, 120 credits

An urgent need for rapid change within many technical fields has increased the demand for new management strategies. This programme will provide you with the ability to lead production, engineering and society in a sustainable direction.