Overview

Courses incorporate models and methods from the humanities and social and natural sciences. The program brings together faculty and courses from Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geographical Studies, Geophysical Sciences, Physics, Political Science, and Public Policy Studies.

Key Facts

The curriculum is organized around required elements that include a thesis and an internship or field studies component.

Students have worked at an environmental law firm in New Mexico with a focus on indigenous communities, measured and addressed lead levels in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, and advocated on water shortage issues in Mumbai, India.

Stipends are available from the Environmental and Urban Studies program at University of Chicago for otherwise unpaid summer field experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Getting to Green: The Business Case for Sustainability

Architecture and Urban Design Towards Sustainable Cities

Chemistry & The Atmosphere

Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast

Life Through a Genomic Lens

Climate Change in Literature, Art, and Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Urban Planning View 200 other Bachelors in Urban Planning 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission and Supplement Essays

Application Fee or Automatic Fee Waiver

Secondary School Report and Transcript

Two Teacher Evaluations

Midyear Report

Test-Optional

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

67446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67446 USD per year during 48 months.
National

67446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67446 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

67446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67446 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 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

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Available Scholarships

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