Overview

Ideal for those interested in gaining further expertise and knowledge in the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable engineering, the program is open to engineers as well as the non-engineering degree holder.

Interdisciplinary in nature, the Sustainable Engineering program of Villanova University weaves theory, assignments, guest lectures and case studies with team project experience.

The core courses also use interactive, critical thinking sessions to build students’ awareness and gain better appreciation of the STEEP (social, technological, environmental, economical and political) issues that are inter-related on most product, process and system views.

Key Facts

If we are to live off “nature’s income” rather than continue to reduce “nature’s capital,” our global economy will need to:

Utilize whole-systems thinking

Employ a life cycle lens

Focus on reducing environmental, social and economic impacts

Calibrate for social justice issues

Filter for the resilience of a system

Learn from nature – embrace biomimicry

Evaluate the interdependence of issues within a system

Successful Outcomes

Graduates of Villanova's Master's of Sustainable Engineering program go on to careers at companies such as:

Air Products

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Capital One

Chegg

Johnson Matthey

Chemours

PNC Capital Advisors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Engineering

Life Cycle/lmpact Assessment

Econ/Social Equity Integrators

Sustainable Materials & Design

Sustainable Engineering System
Biomimicry

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Sustainable Energy View 218 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

The Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering may be pursued by the non-engineering degree holder, provided he/she can present evidence of proficiency in:
- Mathematics: Calculus through, and including, Differential Equations
- Basic Science: Two semesters of college Chemistry, including one Chemistry lab
- Engineering Science: One semester of college Physics (no lab required)
in the absence of such evidence, the applicant may be admitted provisionally, but will be required to complete undergraduate prerequisite courses that will depend on the applicant’s background and intended track. These undergraduate courses will not count towards the degree. Upon completion, the candidate can then be granted regular admission status into the program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Out-of-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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