The MS in Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning is a joint master's degree offered by the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Program Outcomes

As a student in the MS in Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning, you'll gain technical engineering skills as well as the knowledge and training of a policy and planning professional.

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Transcripts (unofficial may be uploaded to the application. If admitted, official transcripts must be sent)
Resume/CV
3 Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable (for exceptions, see Requirements and Policies)
Personal Statement
- In 3-4 double-spaced pages or up to 1000 words, please explain your motivations and purpose for applying to study at Tufts UEP and Economics departments. Please include the following:
  - What previous experiences have brought you to the decision to apply for graduate study?
  - What are your motivations to apply at this time and what do you hope to do after graduate study at Tufts UEP and CEE?
  - What specifically about Tufts UEP and CEE departments (faculty, curriculum, courses, location, mission, etc) will support your growth from your current set of experiences to your next steps?

Tuition & Fees

GSAS bills tuition using a per-credit billing model, meaning you are billed for the number of credits you take each semester. This billing model is used to provide students better flexibility so they may "pay-as-they-go".

Tuition*	$1,899 per credit
Total Credits Required	42
Enrollment Status	Part-Time: 1-2 courses per semester (3-6 credits) Full-Time: 3-4 courses per semester (9-12 credits)

Estimating Tuition Costs for this Program

This example pathway outlines estimated tuition costs per semester using a typical full-time course load. This is one possible pathway to completion; actual credits, costs and degree completion time may vary based on a student’s course load.

Full-Time Pathway	Fall	Spring	Total
Year 1	12 credits	12 credits	24 credits
Year 1	$22,788	$22,788	$45,576
Year 2	9 credits	9 credits	18 credits
Year 2	$17,091	$17,091	$34,182
Estimated Total Tuition Before Aid*			$79,758*

Note: this example does not account for any scholarships that may be awarded at the time of admission. GSAS offers generous merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for qualified applicants. A list of funding opportunities is provided below.

*Estimated based on 2025-2026 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including fees and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), visit Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities

At Tufts University, we believe that every qualified applicant should have the opportunity to pursue graduate study, regardless of financial circumstances. We are committed to helping you navigate the financial aspects of your education and strive to make graduate school accessible through a variety of support options.

Scholarships and Awards Available for this Program

Merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for master’s programs: To be considered, be sure to indicate your interest within the Financial Aid section of your application.
The Repairing and Empowering Policy and Planning Fellowship is awarded to five MA/MS students each year by the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
The Alvin Levin Fellowship supports a prospective student with financial need in pursuing a graduate degree in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University each year. The fellowship’s objectives reflect Alvin Levin’s long‐term commitment to community organizing and grassroots politics combined with his strong interest in a sustainable environment on a global level.
The Future Leaders Fellowship is a full-tuition scholarship for outstanding full-time master’s students and entry-level OTD students. Future Leaders Fellows are selected by the GSAS Dean following their admittance to Tufts.
City Year Corps members, alumni, and staff are eligible to receive a minimum scholarship award of 25% off tuition.

Work Opportunities and Awards

There are various graduate assistantships and work opportunities available for Master’s students across Tufts. In addition, the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning offers various opportunities, including research positions and learning assistantships.
The Graduate Student Open Access Publishing Fund provides financial support to students who want to publish their work open access.
The Graduate Student Research Competition provides funding for expenses including equipment, materials, and supplies; research participant compensation; and expenses of travel to conduct research.
The Graduate Student Conference Reimbursement Fund is available for students to travel to present or attend at a conference or professional meeting.

Visit our Graduate Financial Aid page for information on loans and financing options.

Tracks

Students can choose to focus on one of the four program tracks:

Climate
Energy
Transportation
Water

Faculty

Julian Agyeman

Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Fletcher Professor of Rhetoric and Debate

Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning

Just sustainabilities in policy, planning and practice; environmental and food justice; antiracist panning in, and for intercultural cities; planning in, and for co-produced and sharing cities.

Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning

Overview

Program Outcomes

Application Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Estimating Tuition Costs for this Program

Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities

Scholarships and Awards Available for this Program

Work Opportunities and Awards

Tracks

Faculty

Julian Agyeman

Laurie Gaskins Baise

Wayne Chudyk

Christine Cousineau

Kathryn Davies

John Durant

Ana Fernandes

Peilei Fan

Laurie Goldman

David Gute

Eric Hines

Justin Hollander

Shafiqul Islam

Shan Jiang

Hassaan Furqan Khan

Jonathan Lamontagne

James Limbrunner

Penn Loh

Greses Pérez

C. Andrew Ramsburg

Jeffrey Rosen

Rebecca Shakespeare

Shomon Shamsuddin

Kristin Skrabut

Sumeeta Srinivasan

Helen Suh

Deborah Sunter

Farshid Vahedifard

Robert Viesca

Jon Witten

Mark Woodin

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