The University of the Aegean proudly participates in ISLANDS, an international, research-driven Master’s programme jointly offered with the University of Groningen, the University of Iceland and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This 2-year English-taught programme explores the unique characteristics of islands and advances the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to address today’s sustainability challenges.
About the Programme
ISLANDS brings together spatial, social, and environmental sciences to help students understand islands as distinctive socio-ecological systems. Through interdisciplinary research and hands-on training, the programme bridges theory and practice—empowering future experts to analyse, design, and implement sustainable solutions tailored to island contexts.
Core Themes
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Island Particularities: Study the socio-economic, geopolitical, cultural, and environmental dynamics that shape island communities and their development.
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Sustainability & Applied Research: Develop methodological tools, critical thinking, and technological skills to support sustainable policy-making and real-world applications.
What Students Gain
Graduates of ISLANDS develop the ability to:
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Analyse environmental issues and understand their interconnectedness with human activities on islands.
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Work confidently with diverse data sources, collaborate in multidisciplinary environments, and communicate effectively in English.
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Assess and design environmental policies for different island settings.
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Propose and evaluate sustainability strategies for public and private island organisations.
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Critically review development plans, projects, and technologies across spatial, economic, legal, cultural, marketing, and environmental dimensions.
Whether your goal is research or practical work in island sustainability, ISLANDS offers a strong learning experience that links local knowledge with global perspectives.
At the University of the Aegean, we’re proud to be part of the ISLANDS programme. Our island campuses give students the chance to learn through real experiences, close community connections, and active research on sustainability and island life.
Learn more about the ISLANDS Master’s Programme:
https://islandsmaster.eu/
