Education for sustainable development in Spanish higher education: an assessment of sustainability competencies in engineering and education degrees

Purpose This paper aims to present a methodology for analysing the extent which students of university degree perceive that they have received good education sustainable development (ESD). The enables us quantify this perception, which, in turn, allows determine: what objectives related ESD are achieved degree, and compare learning perceived by different degrees. is applied nine engineering degrees Spanish system. Design/methodology/approach analysed from students’ perception. perception measured comparing responses first- fourth-year questionnaire about their sustainability competencies. Two indicators been designed analyse results. first indicator, increase, measures declared difference between fourth- first-year students. second percentage, measure amount as reported compared how much could learned. Findings results show average percentage higher (33%) than (27%), despite fact increase at end studies both areas knowledge similar (66%). Engineering report having all competencies, with exception ethics. Originality/value analyses student’s perspective. Furthermore, authors, study compares comparison determine approaches Professors take according discipline teach.