Environmental & Sustainability Policy (MS)
Cornell University · Ithaca, United States
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Cornell University · Ithaca, United States
Environmental & Sustainability Policy (MS)
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
There is increasing awareness of the profound environmental challenges in the United States and globally, including climate change from consumption of fossil fuels, biodiversity loss, pollution, deforestation, sea level rise, and food and water insecurity, among others. As these interconnected crises deepen, demand is rising for academic programs that prepare students for careers that contribute to finding solutions to this complex global environmental crisis. Most environmental studies MS degrees orient toward solutions in physical science, engineering, or business. In contrast, the Brooks School Master of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Policy (ESP) degree focuses on rigorous applied training in social sciences, public policy and regulatory approaches to advance solutions to environmental threats. Coursework includes in-depth study of the legal, regulatory, and ethical aspects of the environmental policy process, environmental justice, environmental economics, political analysis, statistics, data analytics, and policy communication for a sustainable world. The program consists of core requirements and elective courses to deepen policy and scientific expertise in a specialized aspects of sustainability solutions such as climate and energy, conservation, food systems, and biodiversity.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- $29,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Fall
Entry requirements
Each application is reviewed holistically and in the context of the overall applicant pool for that admission cycle. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit a complete application package as outlined below. Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended Two letters of recommendation Resume Statement of purpose Online video interview TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable Visit the Graduate School Admissions site for details on the English language proficiency requirement, including standing exemptions. Office of the University Registrar Address Cornell University 245 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850 Email univreg@cornell.edu Phone Number Phone: 607.255.4232 Fax Number Fax: 607.255.6262 Enrollment Admissions Bursar Financial Aid Student Employment Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports <l
Visa
- Visa required
- F-1 Academic Student
- Application fee
- USD 185 (MRV application fee)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- AAUW International FellowshipsFully funded · Deadline November each year
- Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically February-October
- Hubert Humphrey Fellowship ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically May-August
- Smithsonian Institution FellowshipsFully funded · Varies: most November
- Boren FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 2027-01-20
- P.E.O. International Peace ScholarshipPartial funding · Deadline 2026-12-15