Overview

With hands-on project work and course work fully embedded in the science, technology, and innovation so prevalent in WPI’s culture, in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute you’ll work with engineers, scientists, and social scientists to understand the impact and relevance of making changes in such an intricate system.

Key Features

While working closely with faculty, peers, and community members, you’ll learn to communicate technical information fluently, and also have the know-how to implement scientifically accurate and culturally sensitive change.

WPI’s strong curriculum is based on the core concept of project-based learning. For decades, WPI students have worked side-by-side with faculty researching solutions to real-world problems. As an environmental & sustainability studies major, you'll tackle local and global issues and projects that affect residents from Worcester to Morocco, including renewable energy and energy conservation to climate change mitigation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Law and Policy
Environmental Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 272 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development 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

Complete your application through the Common Application

School transcript

School counselor letter of recommendation

Teacher letter of recommendation (math or science teacher preferred)

Submit Test Scores (optional)

Personal interviews in support of your application are available on-campus and in a limited number of cities around the world

In addition to the regular application process, international (non-immigrant) students must meet certain standards, including proof of English proficiency and financial documentation, to join WPI

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

61790 USD / year

≈ 61790 USD / year
Out-of-State

61790 USD / year

≈ 61790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61790 USD / year

≈ 61790 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 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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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Worcester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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