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ASEAN Master in Sustainability Management – MBA at UGM with Dual Degree (M.Sc.) from University of Agder, Norway

Deadline: March 31, 2026

 The ASEAN Master in Sustainability Management is a two-year, interdisciplinary MBA program designed to prepare future leaders capable of bridging economic development and environmental sustainability. The program integrates business administration with sustainability science, equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to address complex environmental, economic, and governance challenges in ASEAN and beyond.

The program is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Norway–ASEAN Regional Integration Programme (NARIP).

ASEAN Master in Sustainability Management - FULL Scholarship

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Key Features

  1. Dual Degree:
    • MBA from Universitas Gadjah Mada
    • M.Sc. from University of Agder, Norway
  2. Full scholarship for 20 ASEAN students per batch
  3. International exposure, including a six-week academic stay in Norway
  4. Concentration areas:
    • Energy
    • Urban Planning
    • Marine Resources
    • Food Security
  5. Industry partnerships with leading organizations such as DNV, YARA, Tinfos, and others
  6. Strong alumni network across ASEAN in sustainability-focused careers

Program Objective

To develop competent candidates for key positions in government and business, capable of leading economic development toward environmental sustainability.

Scholarship Coverage

Selected ASEAN candidates will receive a Full Scholarship, which includes:

  1. Tuition Fees: Full tuition waiver for the entire program duration
  2. Living Expenses: Monthly stipend throughout the study period
  3. Travel Support: Coverage for program-related travel, including the six-week stay in Norway
  4. Study Allowance: Laptop, books, and local transportation expenses

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Applicants must be nationals of ASEAN member countries.
  2. Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (members or associate members of the ASEAN University Network – AUN).
  3. Maximum age of 30 years at the time of application.

Required Documents

  1. One (1) passport-size color photograph in formal attire
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
  3. Motivation Letter
  4. Scan of a valid passport
  5. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from academic or professional referees
  6. Legalized undergraduate diploma and academic transcript (English version)
  7. Academic Potential Test score (Indonesian applicants only):
    • PAPs UGM
    • TPDA PLTI
    • TPA Bappenas (minimum score: 500)
  8. English Proficiency Certificate:
    • TOEFL PBT ≥ 550
    • TOEFL iBT ≥ 80
    • IELTS ≥ 6.0
    • or an English proficiency guarantee letter from selected ASEAN universities

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all required documents online through the official program website: https://www.asean-sustainability.mba/

  • All documents must be submitted in English
  • Incomplete applications will not be processed

Application Timeline

  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
  • Shortlisting: April 2026
  • Interviews & Final Selection: April – May 2026
  • Pre-MBA Courses: June – July 2026
  • Program Commencement: August 2026

Contact Information

Master of Business Administration Program
Faculty of Economics and Business
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Jl. Teknika Utara No. 2, Bulaksumur
Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia

Official Scholarship Website

Labels: ASEAN, Dual Degree, Indonesia, Master, Norway

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