Overview

Our Environmental Policy program at Union College has been designed to bring you into the discussion on today's most pressing issues, such as global warming and the search for renewable energy.

Quick Facts:

This major offers four different areas of concentration: environmental law and management; environmental problems and response; marine studies; and energy and sustainability. Hands-on opportunities are built into every aspect of the program.
You can take advantage of our Australia (Brisbane) and Brazil (São Paulo) terms abroad; a mini-term in New Zealand; and a community service mini-term in Louisiana. Environmental Policy majors who are juniors can also pursue an internship with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC), which offers practical work experience in a variety of aspects of environmental regulation and policy.
You will be pointed on the road to rewarding careers in public policy analysis, environmental law, market analysis, green industries consulting and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Waste Management and Recycling
Renewable Energy Systems
Groundwater Hydrology
Exploring Environmental Data
The New Wall of China
Sustainable Infrastructure
Geoenvironmental Applications
Environmentally Friendly Buildings
The Water Paradox

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy View 173 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal essay. The Common App and Coalition App essay prompts are provided below, and Union does not require any additional essays.
Official high school transcript(s)
First quarter or first trimester senior grades (additional senior grades may be requested)
Counselor letter of recommendation
Teacher letter of recommendation
Standardized Testing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year
Out-of-State

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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