Overview

By offering a core curriculum that includes applied policy and economic analysis, governance and process design, social science methods, and professional skills development, the program produces graduates capable of conducting original, applied research that is designed to support sustainability and resiliency across social, ecological, and technical systems.

Features

This Sustainable Development Policy, Economics and Governance degree at The University of Vermont will prepare students to assume positions as policy leaders in government, higher education, public and private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations, and research institutes with the expertise and vision to inform local, state, national, and international policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Systems

Sustainable Development Policy & Governance

Economics Suite

Political Economy of Sustainable Development

Advanced Micro Economics

Social Science Analytics Suite

Advanced Research Methods

Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-08 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-08 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-24 00:00:00 , International

More details

Fall Deadline: Rolling / January 15 for funding
Spring/Summer Deadline: Rolling

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 14 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Electronic Application

Statement of Purpose

Application Fee of $65.00 for Master and Doctoral; $25 for CAS Supplemental; $20 for Certificate of Graduate Study

Email addresses for three people who will provide letters of recommendation. This information is submitted within the application and letters are sent from the recommender directly to us through the application portal.

One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs (Public Health applicants, please review your requirements). Official transcripts are only required if you are admitted. Please have official transcripts sent directly from your institution(s) to graduate.admissions@uvm.edu.

Residential Status Questionnaire (for in-state tuition purposes)

Test scores for English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English.

Tuition Fee

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International

19071 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 84 months.
National

19071 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 84 months.
In-State

7264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 84 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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