Overview

Key Facts

This program welcomes applications from both research and practice-oriented candidates.

The MSSD program explores technical and multicultural aspects of ecological thinking, while enabling actionable expertise in sustainable design methodologies.

Based in the legacy of sustainability teaching at Carnegie Mellon University, the Sustainable Design program investigates research-based design innovation strategies, prepares students to excel in research methods, and to become experts in integrative design thinking for the future of the built environment.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Power Supply for Low-Carbon Buildings

Environmental Performance Simulation

Generative Modeling

Paradigms of Research in Architecture

Building Performance Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

159 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon has adopted the method of assigning a number of “units” for each course to represent the quantity of work required of students.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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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

Applicants are required to pay the $75 application fee.

Complete the Personal Information, Demographic Information, and Academic Information forms in your SlideRoom application.
Submit a Personal Statement that describes why CMU is a good fit for you at this point in your career, what specific focus areas you may want to explore in the Graduate Program, and your aspirations and plans for the future after leaving CMU, including how you hope to position yourself in design, research, and/or practice.
Upload to your application, a 30-second introductory video that tells us something about you and your personal interests in architecture or the built environment.
We are interested in getting to know you in the context of your application and portfolio submission. The short 30-second video will feature you and needs no staging or post-production - just be yourself.

Tuition Fee

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International

44000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

44000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44000 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

44000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44000 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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 Sustainable Design.

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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