Overview

Together, our community of students, scholars, and practitioners create solutions to the most pressing global issues.

Key facts

Through this two-year The Heller Sustainable International Development program at Brandeis University, students typically spend a year in residence taking classes, then during the second year, complete a six-month practicum in the field and write a final paper. Several track options are available, including a one-year program, a second year in residence and numerous dual and joint degree options.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Climate Change and Livelihoods

Principles of Ecology for Development Practitioners
Economics for Development Practitioners

Planning for Practitioners
Monitoring and Evaluation
Gender and Development
Fundraising and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 155 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
Transcripts
Standardized test scores or a graded analytical paper
English Proficiency
A letter of recommendation

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

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year
Out-of-State

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable International Development.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Waltham

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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