MSES - Admissions
The admissions committee is looking for a diverse class of high-achieving individuals who aspire to leadership roles in the fields of energy and sustainability. Before applying to the MSES program, please read the admission requirements detailed below. Please note, currently all applicants must be US residents. In future years, international applicants will be invited to apply.
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Who Should Apply
The MSES program is primarily aimed at students and graduates with BS/BA degrees in engineering, natural sciences, or other quantitative or topic-relevant degrees like economics, math/statistics or political science. Target applicants will be early/mid-career or will have graduated with distinction in their field of study and have a demonstrable commitment to energy and sustainability through academic achievements or other comparable experiences.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural sciences, or other quantitative or topic-relevant degrees like economics, math/statistics or political science
- 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation (+optional third letter) that attest to the candidate's academic or work performance as well as leadership potential
- $75 application fee payable in US funds
You will be re-prompted for all of these materials as part of the online application.
Application Deadlines
Round |
Application Due |
Decisions Sent |
Reply Required |
Round 1* |
January 15, 2020 |
Mid-February, 2020 |
March 15, 2020 |
Round 2 |
April 15, 2020 |
Early-May, 2020 |
June 1, 2020 |
*Round 1 waitlist candidates will be notified by May 1 regarding their admission decision.