Overview

Candidates with an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, math, or related fields will benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum designed by the world’s top sustainability scientists.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Sustainability Science program at Columbia University will be skilled in the practical application of scientific skills and tools to address the sustainability issues impacting everything from local environments to the global climate. Full- and part-time options are available for those with current professional obligations.

Those who enroll in Columbia University's Master of Science in Sustainability Science program obtain a world-class education, based on a practical, hands-on curriculum, which will allow them to advance in their professional careers and become leaders in their fields. Students with technical backgrounds will learn the use of cutting-edge scientific methods, instruments, and tools that they can employ to help organizations address environmental impacts and risks, pollution control, and remediation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrative Courses in Sustainability

Methods of Earth Observation and Measurement

Analysis and Modeling Environmental Conditions and Impacts

Scientific Tools for Responding to Sustainability Challenges

Sustainability Policy and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Finance Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental Management View 519 other Masters in Finance in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application form

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

Your Résumé

2 letters of recommendation

Statement of academic purpose (500 to 750 words)

English proficiency

Video Essay

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

98856 USD / year

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Out-of-State

98856 USD / year

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In-State

98856 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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