Master in Digital Sustainability Dojo

For Master in Digital Sustainability Dojo, tuition comes to 3,000 EUR per year.

The Digital Sustainability Dojo centers on the application of the Sustainability Assessment Framework (SAF) toolkit, providing professionals with an experiential environment to integrate sustainability into the core of software engineering. Rather than treating sustainability as an afterthought, this programme empowers you to embed it directly into the design decision-making process for complex, software-intensive systems.

Designed for practitioners looking to bridge the gap between abstract sustainability goals and technical execution, the Dojo offers a hands-on approach to measuring, monitoring, and operationalizing sustainability impacts. You will learn to:

• Translate high-level ESG goals and SDGs into concrete, measurable key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize the open-source SAF toolkit to perform rigorous sustainability-quality assessments.
• Reassess legacy design decisions to better align digital solutions with modern environmental and social benchmarks.
• Bridge the gap between software quality models and actual sustainability performance through iterative design loops.

By focusing on practical tactics, the programme ensures that participants can immediately apply their learning to active projects or case studies within their own organizations, fostering a culture of continuous measurement and improvement in digital development.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a research-led university situated in the heart of Amsterdam, founded in 1880 and welcoming more than 31,700 students including a large international cohort. Its long history combines academic tradition with modern interdisciplinary teaching across social sciences, humanities, law, business, and sciences. English-taught bachelor and master programs make it accessible to international applicants seeking a high-quality European education in a dynamic urban setting.

The university emphasizes research excellence and societal impact, with numerous institutes and centers that connect students to real-world challenges. Small-group teaching, problem-based learning options, and close supervision at graduate level support academic growth. International students can take advantage of dedicated services for visa advice, housing support, language courses, and career guidance that ease transition and enhance employability in the Netherlands and beyond.

Student life blends campus facilities with Amsterdam cultural vitality, including museums, startups, and multinational companies that offer internships and networking. Affordable public transport and a bicycle-friendly environment make daily life straightforward while campus clubs and student associations help newcomers build a community. Prospective international students should research program entry requirements early, prepare application documents and funding plans, and reach out to the international office to plan arrival and accommodation.