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Sustainable Development Management (M.A.) at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Kleve · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026

No tuition feePublic universityTaught in EnglishIELTS 5.5: lower than most Energy & Environment programmesWinter and summer intakeScholarships listed

Short answer

To apply for Sustainable Development Management at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, you need IELTS 5.5 or PTE 59 and a grade of 2.5 or better on the German scale. International applicants apply for the winter semester until 15 July and for the summer semester until 15 January. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.

What are the entry requirements for Sustainable Development Management at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences?

English test minimum

IELTS 5.5, PTE 59

English level: CEFR B2

Winter semester (international applicants)

Apply until 15 July

Summer semester (international applicants)

Apply until 15 January

Tuition

No tuition fee

Admission type

Restricted admission (limited places)

Places are limited and given out by ranking, usually by grade. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Minimum grade

2.5 or better

On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.

How to apply

Through uni-assist

uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.

Scholarships

The university lists scholarship options
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Is Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences a good university? Type, ranking and location

Type
Public university of applied sciences
Founded
2009
Students
About 6,723 (2021)
Location
Kleve

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences, founded in 2009.

Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.

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University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.

How does it compare with other Energy & Environment Master's?

Against English-taught Energy & Environment programmes in our database.

This programmeCompared with other Energy & Environment programmes
IELTS 5.578% of 170 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 2% for a lower one.
Winter deadline (15 July)Later than 78% of 120 programmes, so it stays open after many others have closed.
No tuition fee62% of 165 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

  1. 1

    Get your English score

    You need at least IELTS 5.5 or PTE 59 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (until 15 July), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.

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  2. 2

    Check your degree and grade

    The programme asks for 2.5 or better on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Energy & Environment. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.

    Check your subjects and creditsConvert your CGPA to the German gradeCGPA required for a Master's in GermanyCredit check for Indian degrees3-year degree and German Master's
  3. 3

    Get your APS certificate

    Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences.

    APS guideuni-assist guide for Indian students
  4. 4

    Prepare your application documents

    A statement of purpose that explains why Sustainable Development Management at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

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  5. 5

    Apply before the deadline

    Winter intake: apply until 15 July. Summer intake: apply until 15 January. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.

    Official programme page
  6. 6

    Plan the money

    To study in Kleve you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.

    Blocked account guideEducation loans without collateralDAAD scholarships
  7. 7

    Visa and moving to Kleve

    Once Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Kleve. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

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  8. 8

    Start learning German now

    Sustainable Development Management is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.

    German classesWhat A1 to B2 meansPart-time jobs in Germany

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Other English-taught Master's at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences has 7 English-taught Master's programmes in our database.

Biological ResourcesDesign and InteractionEconomics and FinanceInformation Engineering and Computer ScienceInternational Management and PsychologyUsability Engineering

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences a public or private university?

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences. It is funded by the state.

What English score do I need for Sustainable Development Management at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences?

IELTS 5.5, PTE 59 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Energy & Environment programmes: 78% ask for more and 2% for less.

When is the application deadline for Sustainable Development Management at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences?

For the winter semester, international applicants apply until 15 July. For the summer semester, they apply until 15 January.

Does Sustainable Development Management at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences charge tuition fees?

No. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences lists no tuition fee for Sustainable Development Management; you pay only the semester contribution.

Where this information comes from

Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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