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.
Meet the Class of 2022
The 43 students in our cohort - representing 13 countries across 4 continents - come from varied academic and professional backgrounds, and have diverse career interests in energy and sustainability.
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 | Class of 2023 Cohort: September 12, 2022 (Welcome Week) |
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Location | Evanston campus |
International Students | The program is accepting international applicants. All students requiring a visa to study in the United States must submit their online application no later than the close of the second round annually (typically February 15). MSES graduates ARE eligible for the two-year STEM OPT extension. |
Cost and Financial Aid | $20,720 per quarter in Academic Year 2023-2024 (annual tuition changes typically released in April/May). 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 2023-24 academic year open on Tuesday, September 6, 2021. |
Application Deadlines | Round 1 (priority for scholarship funding) - Dec. 15, 2022 |
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Accepting international applicants
The MSES program values diverse perspective and lived experience, and actively recruits graduate talent across the globe. All prospective students requiring a visa to study in the US must apply no later than February 15, 2022. MSES graduates ARE eligible for the two-year STEM OPT extension.
