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    Sustainability Studies

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    Berkeley, USMCSIn-person10 months
    STEM-OPT
    $104,282.00
    Tuition
    over 10mo
    56
    Cohort
    students
    29
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley is a 29-credit, 10-month, in-person MCS program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $104,282 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides core knowledge and practical skills for implementing climate solutions that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or adapt to climate harms, with focus on equity and justice. It includes hands-on learning, leadership training, quantitative expertise in climate data analysis, carbon accounting, and a year-long capstone.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Environmental Sciences #1 (ESPM department)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE not required or accepted (ERG); optional (MCS)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 iBT (Graduate Division min; tests June 1 2024-Jan 20 2026); MCS confirms 90
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall (MCS, Graduate Division); TOEFL preferred (ERG)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley is $104,282 across 29 required credits.
    Is Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 10 months and 29 credits.
    What GPA is required for Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    Is Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Sustainability Studies at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.