Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Programs in Sustainability

Tufts’ sustainability programs prepare environmental professionals to develop responsible social solutions with lasting global impact.

ENTRY TERM:
Fall for the MS in Sustainability
Spring and fall for the Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing

APPLY BY:
April 15, 2026, for the Master of Science in Sustainability
August 1, 2026, for fall 2026 for the Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing

No GRE required

GROW A GREENER CAREER AT TUFTS

Will you be a creative agent for global change? Acquire critical knowledge and skills for creating and supporting socioecological systems that meet today’s needs and enhance tomorrow’s environment.

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ENTRY TERM:
Fall for the MS in Sustainability
Spring and fall for the Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing

APPLY BY:
April 15, 2026, for the Master of Science in Sustainability
August 1, 2026, for fall 2026 for the Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing

No GRE required

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Convenient schedules offered, part-time or full-time

13.2%

Growth of green jobs from 2015 to 2019, more than two times the nation’s total job growth

1973

Year our department was founded as the Program in Urban, Social, and Environmental Policy

125,000+

Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

Why Tufts?

Excel how you want, when you want. Pursuing a Tufts degree gives you ample opportunity to explore interest areas within and beyond the classroom in ways that align with your unique career path.

  • Prepare with real-world experience
    Dive into internships, research opportunities, and programming tailored to your individual growth as an environmental professional.
  • Your career on your terms
    Our programs offer students the option of part- or full-time scheduling, federal financial aid, and scholarships.
  • Nurture your network
    Make connections and access a wealth of resources to move your career forward by joining our expansive network of alumni and faculty who are leaders in their fields and happy to help students succeed however possible.

Generous Scholarships are Available

Tufts University offers merit and need-based tuition scholarships for graduate programs, as well as fellowships and other special funding opportunities. Be sure to indicate your interest within the Financial Aid section of your application.

Sustainability isn’t only about the environment—it’s the framework for a just and equitable society.

“We could have a green world that was deeply socially unjust, so we want to put forward the idea of just sustainabilities … the ability of people as individuals and communities to have a good quality of life and well-being in a just and equitable manner while living within the limits of supporting ecosystems.”

—Julian Agyeman, Professor, Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Are you building your career so that it builds a better world?

Located at the intersection of planning, policy, and social justice, Tufts’ sustainability programs give students a place to actualize their visions for a greener environment with tangible strategies designed for complex systems.

Earn your master’s degree in Sustainability

Gain critical knowledge and skills that are essential to manage social and environmental systems and address the needs of present and future generations. Emphasizing sustainable solutions, this program allows students to enhance and apply their knowledge of natural and built systems to help develop, manage, and support equitable outcomes for our global community.

Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing

This interdisciplinary program is designed for forward-thinking leaders who are passionate about making a difference in the realms of finance, investing, and global development.

For International Applicants

  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
  • If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
  • The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.

GRE General Test scores are not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by the time of enrollment. GRE scores are required for all other applicants.

Where will a Tufts sustainability degree take you? Wherever you want to go.

Our graduates go on to pursue a range of lifelong fulfilling careers and are leaders in many industries, including:

  • Public health
  • Energy management
  • Environmental law
  • Education
  • Food and agriculture

Are you ready to unlock new levels of professional success? Apply to further your environmental career with a degree from Tufts.