Urgent and unprecedented changes are needed in the next decade to combat some of the most pressing impacts of climate change. Northwestern’s multidisciplinary Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) prepares its students to navigate the complex intersection of technology, business, and public policy underpinning the associated growth opportunities in the energy and sustainability sectors.
Offered by the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN), MSES is a full-time, cohort-based, 10-month program that combines academic rigor with real-world experience, giving students access to a unique combination of faculty expertise and leading industry practitioners. Applications for the incoming Fall 2021 cohort are now closed - the Fall 2022 application cycle will open Sept. 7, 2021.
Degree Name | Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) |
Duration | 10 months (3 quarters), full-time, on-campus |
Start Date | Fall 2021 Cohort: September 13, 2021 (Welcome Week) |
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Location | Evanston campus |
International Students | The program is accepting international applicants for the Fall 2021 cohort. The application will open September 8, 2020. Please note, all international students must submit their online application no later than February 15, 2021. |
Cost and Financial Aid | $20,020 per quarter in Academic Year 2021-2022. Limited program grant funds available – priority to Round #1 applicants. Outside scholarship funds may be suitable for many candidates – applications typically due by March. |
Application Opens | Applications for the 2022-23 academic year will become available on September 7, 2021. |
Application Deadlines | Applications for the incoming Fall 2021 cohort are now closed - the Fall 2022 application cycle will open Sept. 7, 2021. Application deadlines will be posted here before that time. |
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The MSES program is now open to international students beginning with the 2021-22 cohort. All international applications must be received no later than February 15, 2021.
MSES cohorts collaborate on topics of technology, economics, and public policy across the energy and sustainability landscape.