Overview

Many physical, ecological, and social factors interact to shape the future of our ecosystems and societies.

We help develop leaders in sustainability science: a new generation of practitioners able to address complex, integrated social and ecological problems, in collaborative partnerships with researchers, resource users and decision-makers.

Our graduates from Master of Science in Ecosystem Sustainability at Colorado State University have the tools to understand complex scientific questions in sustainability, and the leadership and collaborative skills required to address current and future issues in sustainability. The program serves as a foundation for a wide range of careers, including academic and scholarly professions, and work in government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and corporate and entrepreneurial environments.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Carbon/Greenhouse Gas Management

Current Topics in Climate Change

Ecology of Forest Production

Biogeochemical Cycling in Ecosystems

Global Hydrologic Cycle

Global Carbon Cycle

Phytoremediation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Ecology View 169 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-refundable application fee
Completion of a bachelor’s degree
Transcripts
Resume or curriculum vitae
Written statement of purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Grade Point Average
GRE/GMAT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 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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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Ecosystem Sustainability.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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