Master in Responsible Consumption and Production

Master in Responsible Consumption and Production is one of 12 English-taught Sustainable Development programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 9 institutions. 10 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 7 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

The PhD in Responsible Consumption and Production at Montanuniversität Leoben is a doctoral programme for people who want to research how consumption and production can become more sustainable. It is taught in English and run within the European University on Responsible Consumption and Production (EURECA-PRO), a network of nine European universities.

What you study

The programme deepens your existing know-how and scientific methods at the highest level. Your task is to find interdisciplinary solutions for the big challenges of our time. The doctoral programme puts special value on developing your independence across different disciplines. As a graduate you will be able to bridge the gap between consumers and producers.

You get access to a large number of research institutions, laboratories, databases and software. Through EURECA-PRO you can also use the research infrastructure at all partner universities across Europe. The network gives you international and interdisciplinary research opportunities.

How the programme is organised

The PhD is a doctoral programme with 180 ECTS. The source page states a duration of 4 semesters for the Dr.mont. variant (180 ECTS). The language of instruction is English. The curriculum for the PhD programme in Responsible Consumption and Production is published on the university website. The admission deadline is announced annually by the international committee.

Who it suits

This programme suits you if your thirst for knowledge is not yet satisfied and you want to be actively involved in research. You should be ready to work independently across disciplines and to connect scientific insights with realisable solutions. The programme is for people who want to become part of the next generation of researchers in responsible consumption and production and contribute to making the world more sustainable.

Admission, language and next steps

Admission is handled directly by Montanuniversität Leoben. The admission deadline is announced annually by the international committee, and further information on admission to the doctoral degree programme is available from the university. The language of instruction is English. For questions about the programme, contact EURECA-PRO Lehre at study.rcp(at)unileoben.ac.at. The programme director is the Vice Dean of Studies, Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Gerald Pinter.

As a public university, Montanuniversität Leoben charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester. Check the university's own page for the exact application period and any updates to the curriculum.

The doctoral program promotes the production of technical and scientific knowledge in the field of the holistic consideration of circular material flows in the context of production, consumption or use of products as well as safety-related issues.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.