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Sustainability

Master's

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Rolling
Spring: n/a
Summer: n/a

School/Department

Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Program Director

Kathryn Davies

Contact

Rebecca.Shakespeare@tufts.edu

Location

Medford/Somerville

Format

On-campus

Commitment Options

Full-time
Part-time (Daytime)

Average Duration

12-24 months

Credits

Tuition per Credit

$1542

Eligible for Aid/Scholarship

Yes

Overview

As a student in the MS in Sustainability program, you'll develop the knowledge and skills essential to create and support socio-ecological systems that address the needs of the present while ensuring that future generations can flourish.

Our MS in Sustainability can be completed on a full-time basis in 12-18 months, although students may also complete the program part-time. With its flexible, interdisciplinary structure, the program gives students the opportunity to connect sustainability studies to their interests in other fields.

Program Outcomes

The program emphasizes equitable sustainability solutions and problem solving, allowing you to enhance and apply your knowledge of natural and built systems to support just and sustainable outcomes for communities around the world.

As communities and organizations of all sizes and types recognize the importance of prioritizing sustainability initiatives, the demand for a workforce with graduate level training in the field continues to increase. Graduates of the MS in Sustainability are leaders who work in the area of sustainability within a variety of fields and industries, with a focus on just and equitable solutions.

Application Requirements

Application fee
Resume/CV
Personal statement
- In 3-4 double-spaced pages or up to 1000 words, please explain your motivations and purpose for applying to study in UEP. 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 UEP?
  - What specifically about UEP (faculty, curriculum, courses, location, mission, etc) will support your growth from your current set of experiences to your next steps?
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
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Three letters of recommendation