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Master of Community Climate Adaptation

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Worcester, United States
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus

About the program

A joint, research-based master's degree on climate adaptation with fieldwork in communities worldwide.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

Career outcomes

  • Climate adaptation and community resilience work

Curriculum

  • Minimum 30 credits over three semesters
  • plus an optional summer: first semester has 11 credits in theory
  • methods and climate essentials
  • second semester centres on an 8-credit Graduate Qualifying Project
  • third semester has a capstone and electives. Teams work at community fieldwork sites.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Accredited bachelor's degree (US or equivalent; NACES-approved credential evaluation for degrees from outside the US/Canada); transcripts
  • statement of purpose
  • resume and 1-3 recommendation letters depending on programme; GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires it. Minimum GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale). English proficiency required of non-native speakers.

Accepted academic background

Accredited bachelor's degree (US or equivalent, NACES-approved credential evaluation for degrees from outside the US/Canada), Transcripts, Statement of purpose, Resume and 1-3 recommendation letters depending on programme, GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires it

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 115
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required
  • Program-Specific Statement of Purpose and Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation as Specified by Program

How to apply

  1. Check your programme's requirements and deadline. Most programmes admit on a rolling basis
  2. with priority dates for funding. Apply online in the graduate application portal and pay the non-refundable application fee (70 USD). Upload unofficial transcripts
  3. personal statement
  4. recommendations and English test scores. Decision comes in 6-10 weeks. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if required (not for funded students). Receive the I-20 through the ISS portal and apply for the F-1 visa. Join pre-departure orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,490 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWorcester
Faculty or schoolThe Global School
DepartmentIntegrative and Global Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
Scholarship noteEligible graduate students may compete for department-managed assistantships, scholarships and fellowships, including some opportunities for international students. Funding, eligibility and award amounts vary by department; no award is guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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  • Program starts

    August 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.