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The Master's Degree in Science and Technology for Sustainability at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) aims to train professionals and change agents capable of addressing global sustainability challenges from a transdisciplinary and innovation-based perspective. This program aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and combines academic training, research, and practical experience to foster a positive impact on society and the environment.

A transformative education

The Master's in Science and Technology for Sustainability integrates advanced knowledge, practical skills, and an ethical vision to tackle global sustainability challenges. Students develop competencies to understand the complex interactions between social, economic, and natural systems, addressing topics such as biodiversity, ecological urban planning, sustainable energy, responsible product design, governance, and decarbonization strategies.

Through tools such as data analysis, systemic modeling, and intelligent decision-support systems, the program promotes a hands-on and transdisciplinary approach. It prepares change-makers and sustainability leaders capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating sustainable solutions with technical rigor and cultural adaptability, contributing to a fairer and more environmentally respectful future.

Academic and practical experiences

The master's program stands out for its combination of theoretical classes and practical activities. Students participate in action-research workshops, technical visits, and projects that connect learning with real-world applications. Some examples include:

• Action-research workshops applying sustainable methodologies to real cases.
• Field visits to explore sustainable initiatives and climate adaptation strategies.
• Applied projects in collaboration with key sustainability organizations like the Observatory of Globalization Debt or Engineering Without Borders (ESF).
• Participation in conferences such as the International Urban Mining Conference, the National Environmental Congress (CONAMA), and UNFCCC Climate Conferences with the Group on Governance of Climate Change.
• Master's thesis opportunities in prestigious international institutions and research centers, such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), the Andorra Sustainability Observatory (OBSA), and the Public Transport Promotion Association (PTP).

An international focus

The master's program promotes a global perspective through mobility programs and international activities:

• Exchange agreements with leading universities in Europe and Latin America, including KTH and Chalmers in Sweden, TH Köln in Germany, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and the Norwegian University of Technology.
• Participation in international extracurricular programs such as the ERASMUS+ Blended Insentive Programs: the BIP on Transdisciplinary Methods and the BIP in Circular Economy.
• Courses taught in Spanish and English, facilitating participation from international students, who make up 60% of the student body.

Why choose this master's program?

Global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequalities require ethical and science-based solutions. This master's program prepares students to:

• Work in public and private organizations, consultancies, and international institutions.
• Create impact through research and sustainable technology implementation.
• Collaborate in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. 

An academic environment of excellence

Based at the UPC Campus Nord, the master's program combines teaching excellence with the support of one of Europe's leading universities in engineering and technology.

This program will not only make you an expert in sustainability, but also a leader capable of transforming the world towards a fairer and more sustainable future.