MA Sustainability Science and Practice at Stanford University

Programme overview

The Sustainability Science and Practice program (SUST) is an interdisciplinary coterminal master’s program hosted by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. The program prepares leaders to radically accelerate the transition to a sustainable and just society. As the global human population climbs toward 10 billion, consumption demands increase, and disparities in wealth and opportunity persist, humanity must learn to equitably meet existing needs in ways that do not forgo possibilities for future generations.

Faculty: Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability | Department: Sustainability Science and Practice | Duration: 45 units minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 45 units minimum. Requirements are organised into: Program Requirements.

Career pathways

Given the inherent interdisciplinary nature of sustainability challenges, SUST draws on diverse disciplines and pedagogical methods to prepare students as sustainability leaders. Through this integration, the program prepares students with a technical understanding of planetary functions, human-environment interactions, and global change, as well as the capacity to strategize and lead change in su

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission (Graduate Admissions): a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent, transcripts for every institution attended, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempt (U.S. citizens and permanent residents, native English speakers, or applicants with English-medium degrees). Each graduate programme sets its own GRE policy (required, optional or not considered). Programme-specific criteria are set by the department.

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

The graduate application fee is $125, nonrefundable, payable by credit card or bank transfer from a U.S. checking account. Deadlines are set by each programme; one application per academic year may be submitted. The application for 2027 entry is open. Computer Science MS and PhD applications close December 8, 2026; Education PhD closes November 16, 2026 and Education MA/MS closes January 7, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply

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