Interdisciplinary Curriculum, Real-World Experience
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.
Quick Facts
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.
Degree Name | Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) |
Duration | 10 months (3 quarters), full-time, on-campus |
Start Date | Fall 2020 Cohort: September 7, 2020 (Welcome Week) |
Course Structure |
Note: Part-time program may be available in 2022 |
Program Features |
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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 | Approximately $19,350 per quarter. 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 2021-22 academic year will become available on September 8, 2020. |
Application Deadlines (2021-22 Academic Year) |
Applicants are highly encouraged to apply by the first deadline to maximize access to scholarships. Admissions may become increasingly competitive in Round #2 and Round #3. |
Program Contact |
Now accepting international students
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.
