The Master’s programme in Sustainable Marine and Coastal Management (SMCM) is a double-degree programme in which you will be awarded two Master’s degrees, one from the University of Oldenburg and one from the University of Groningen. This programme lasts two years and commences only in the winter semester.

The University of Oldenburg and the University of Groningen are collaborating on this unique programme. You will spend the first year of the Master’s degree in Germany and the second year in the Netherlands. In this way, you will experience the best of both universities, which together provide an inspiring environment for the exceptional development of your academic and professional career.

The Master of Science in Sustainable Marine and Coastal Management offers an innovative and versatile opportunity for advanced academic education, ready to be put into practice. Taught by outstanding experts with extensive knowledge of environmental, socio-economic and spatial sciences, students will be trained to manage the marine and coastal resources of future societies in a sustainable manner.

In Oldenburg, you will have the opportunity to learn about the marine environment and to study sustainable management; the University of Groningen offers outstanding expertise in spatial science, particularly water management and environmental and infrastructure planning. Completing this interdisciplinary programme will enable successful students to become international experts in Sustainable Marine and Coastal Management. Please note that technically oriented modules are not offered on this programme, as it is a Master of Science rather than a Master of Engineering.

In total, the students need to attain 120 credit points to finish the programme successfully. More about the different modules in Groningen and Oldenburg can be found on the left side menu.