(Bachelor programme under accreditation approval)

Committed to the environment and sustainability? This international, joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies is your route to driving change in Europe!

​The Bachelor is designed by the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, of which UAntwerp is a proud member. 

​Explore Europe with all our partner universities in this joint bachelor programme. Gain skills in environmental science, social responsibility, urban sustainable development, policy-making, and research. Customise your curriculum to match your interests and career goals.

Unique and innovative

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. Customise 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 two to 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. 

 Throughout your bachelor’s programme, you work internationally with students, teachers, and businesses to address real-world issues in a creative, international and interactive setting. With input from 10 European universities, each a YUFE partner (seven Degree Awarding Partners and three Mobility Partners), the pro­gramme offers a diverse curriculum that explores sustainability issues in urban and rural settings. 

Shape the world you want to live in!