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Sustainability Studies, B.S.

Learn more about studying Sustainability Studies, B.S. as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    66,300USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #581

Program overview

What Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute says about their program:

Sustainability Studies, B.S. is a programme offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Sustainability Studies, B.S. is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Sustainability Studies, B.S. benefit from the wider learning environment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Use the exact name that appears on your passport for the application, recommendations, and test scores to avoid confusion in processing your application.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL score of 88 iBT (or a 4.5 on the new 6.0 scale).

  • Duolingo

    Duolingo score of 120.

  • PTE Academic

    PTE score of 59.

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL score of 88 iBT (or a 4.5 on the new 6.0 scale).

  • Duolingo

    Duolingo score of 120.

  • PTE Academic

    PTE score of 59.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.

Check back soon, or visit the official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Official secondary-school academic transcripts, with English translations

Essays and statements

  • General essay or personal statement submitted with the application

Recommendations

  • Letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, preferably a math or science teacher

Selection

  • Optional InitialView, Duolingo, or Vericant interview for international applicants

Tests and examinations

  • English-proficiency examination required for non-native English speakers

    TOEFL 88 iBT, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo English Test 115, or PTE 59; official scores must be sent directly. SAT/ACT are optional for Fall 2027.

How to apply

2 routes available:

  • Common App

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee70.00 USD
    Fee waiver

    No application fee for applications submitted by December 1 or Rensselaer Medalists; eligible applicants may request a fee waiver for financial hardship.

    Read the fee waiver policy

  • Direct

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee70.00 USD
    Fee waiver

    No application fee for applications submitted by December 1 or Rensselaer Medalists; eligible applicants may request a fee waiver for financial hardship.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  • International undergraduate merit scholarships

    Official page

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute states that it recognizes outstanding academic achievement through a limited number of merit-based scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students, including awards of up to $20,000 per year.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a limited number of merit-based scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. Students are advised to plan for the full cost of attendance as scholarship funding is competitive and limited.

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What is the cost of living near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,169
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$916
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$119
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$67
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$245
Books and study supplies (monthly)$118
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$44

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.rpi.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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