Overview

Sustainability challenges are all around us: from climate change, to vulnerabilities in the industrial food system, to the way we design cities. One of the fundamental hurdles in a transition toward sustainability is bridging the ecological and social sciences with decision-making. The program trains students to analyze the interwoven nature of social and ecological systems, and translate that knowledge into policies to enact change. Meaningful engagement with the world outside the classroom prepares students to comprehend and address these challenges. To this end, the program provides students with theoretical and hands-on instruction in ecological and social processes, mentoring, as well as opportunities for professional and real-world experiences through internships and applied research.

The Environment, Sustainability and Geography program of the University of Minnesota has three tracks that students may choose from: 1) Environment and Sustainability, 2) Geography, 3) Urban and Regional Studies.

Are you concerned about the environment? Addressing climate change? Looking for an applied degree focused on sustainability? Concerned about justice and equity in society? Environment, Sustainability & Geography is the degree for you! We seek students who are creative, inquisitive, ambitious, and most importantly, interested in the world around us. Many of our students enjoy spending time in the outdoors, while others are interested in cities and urban environments. What they have in common is an interest in thinking about how humans affect environments and how choices today affect future generations. In order to provide the opportunity for real-world applications of skills learned in the classroom, our students do internship at local organizations, from urban planning agencies to environmental firms.

Career Possibilities

Sustainability Coordinator

Community Organizer

Agriculture Specialist

Environmental Manager

Environmental Advocate

Water Resource Specialist

Urban Planner

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Sustainability

Our Globalizing World

Mapping Our World

The Physical Geography

Western Lake Superior Sustainable Food Systems

Issues in Global Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 281 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your one-time $50 non-refundable application fee.

Original or certified copies of ALL secondary (high school) records must be issued by the school in a sealed envelope and mailed to the university.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Photocopy of Passport: only required if a student is in need of an I-20 form for F-1 student visa.

International students who will be studying at UMD on an F-1 visa are required to submit a completed Financial Certification Statement.

Tuition Fee

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International

20662 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20662 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19760 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14320 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Duluth

965 - 1380 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Environment, Sustainability and Geography.

Available Scholarships

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