Bachelor of Social Sciences, Urban Sustainability Studies

About this course

Please note that the application period for this program is open online at YUFE's Virtual Campus from January until 31 March 2026 for studies beginning in 2026. In a world shaped by rapid urbanisation, both cities and rural areas are vital for a sustainable future. The joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies, designed by the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, offers an innovative, interdisciplinary education to tackle real-life challenges head-on. Customize your learning path, explore diverse landscapes, and lead the way in urban sustainability across Europe with YUFE! Over three dynamic years, you will shape your learning journey to match your strengths and interests. The first year covers essential skills at your starting university. In the second and third years, you personalise your studies through YUFE minors and study at three different universities across Europe. The programme culminates in a dissertation to showcase your expertise. You finish the Bachelor with a degree awarded by seven European Universities. The application period is open online at YUFE's Virtual Campus from January until 31 March 2026 for studies beginning in 2026. Our orientation starts online in late August, and classroom lectures start in September. The programme has been officially approved by NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) following an external peer review under the European Approach for the Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes. Our program webpage: Bachelor's degree programme in Urban Sustainability Studies | University of Eastern Finland

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