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Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability

Manhattanville University

  • Purchase, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Manhattanville University campus

About the program

Environmental policy and science degree with fieldwork.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Conservation scientist
  • Environmental science professor
  • Aquarist
  • Park naturalist
  • Urban and regional planner
  • Industrial air pollution analyst
  • Environmental compliance inspector
  • Zookeeper

Curriculum

  • Interdisciplinary coursework combining the science of sustainability with humanities and social science perspectives on climate change and environmental policy
  • Together with hands-on fieldwork experiences that let students follow their academic interests.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Official secondary school transcripts with course-by-course evaluation (WES ICAP
  • ACEI or NACES member)
  • One academic letter of recommendation
  • Personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 105
  • Or SAT/ACT/IB/AP alternatives). No minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Official transcripts of secondary school (or college for transfer) with certified English translation and course-by-course credential evaluation by WES (ICAP) or ACEI or a NACES member; One academic letter of recommendation; Personal essay; Proof of funds for one year (certificate of financial responsibility)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the enrollment-deposit deadlines of May 1 (Fall
  2. August intake) and December 1 (Spring
  3. January intake) on the official website. Apply with the Common App or the Manhattanville application and pay the 75 USD application fee (the 2026-27 fee page states 80 USD). Upload official transcripts with certified English translation
  4. A WES or ACEI course-by-course evaluation
  5. One academic recommendation
  6. A personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL 80
  7. IELTS 6.5
  8. Duolingo 105
  9. SAT or ACT). Dance
  10. Theatre
  11. Musical theatre and studio art applicants complete an audition. Pay the enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
  12. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,180 USD
Application fee$80 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusPurchase
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentEnvironmental Studies and Global Sustainability
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    2 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jun 2027

    201 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.