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Master of Science

Explore your passions and develop your potential — your way — through the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Master of Science program. Our small, supportive community within a world-class university provides access to internationally known faculty, extensive opportunities, and the largest alumni network of any environmental school.

Our program prepares you for careers leading meaningful change in environmental sustainability through field-based learning, research projects, and internships that teach you how to transform scientific knowledge into real-world impact.

You can also pursue a dual degree with other top graduate programs at U-M including business, engineering, law, public policy, and urban planning. Or even create your own with another appropriate unit at U-M.

Our world needs inspired leaders ready to tackle urgent environmental issues more than ever. Are you ready to join the future?

SEAS masters students in costa rica

SEAS master's students worked with Coopedota, the world's first carbon neutral coffee company located in Costa Rica. The team measured how much carbon their shade trees were holding and conducted a life cycle assessment of coffee production including other end-of-life alternatives to composting the coffee pulp. Photo courtesy of Victoria Griffin

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There is no fee to apply for domestic (U.S. Citizen and Permanent Resident) applicants, and we are no longer requiring or accepting GRE scores for master's or PhD programs.

After completing a common core of courses, students go on to specialize in one or more of the following areas:

- Behavior, Education, and Communication

- Ecosystem Science and Management

- Geospatial Data Sciences

- Environmental Justice

- Environmental Policy and Planning

- Sustainability and Development

- Sustainable Systems

Our faculty and students come from a wide variety of academic, professional, and personal backgrounds. Our customized programs allow you to focus on your individual interests while also learning from the unique perspectives of others through cross-disciplinary collaboration — leading to bigger, bolder, and more effective solutions for our planet.

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