Overview

The challenges in building a sustainable relationship between civilization and the earth system are inherently complex and multidisciplinary and demand action from nearly every economic sector in the coming decades.

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Engineering at Northeastern University provides those who have computational literacy but do not have an engineering background with the knowledge and skills to collaborate effectively with engineers.

This certificate provides non-engineering students with the foundational knowledge and technical expertise required to conceive of and participate in multidisciplinary solution development for sustainability.

Career outlook

Society is increasingly facing highly complex interdisciplinary challenges, resulting in evolving industry needs. Skills that bridge multiple disciplines and a perspective that enables design, implementation, and communication of solutions to complex interdisciplinary challenges is in demand by employers as varied as local and regional governments, environmentally related nongovernmental organizations, and consulting firms, among others.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Climate and Atmospheric Change
Organic Pollutants in the Environment
Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy
Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Intro to Air Quality Engineering Science - 4 semester hours)
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Biological Processes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US - July 1 for Fall
International Students Inside the US - December 1 for Spring

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Completed online application form
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Statement of purpose
Resumé
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30864 USD / year

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In-State

30864 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

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