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Master of Science in Environmental Science (STEM) Shorelight Group - University of Illinois Springfield Shorelight Group - University of Illinois Springfield, USA

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USD 16362

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides a framework for studying the relationship between humans and their environment. Society looks to environmental professionals to lead the way in protecting air, water, and soil quality and developing better solutions for the management, conservation, and restoration of our resources. The mission of Environmental Studies Program at UIS is to provide students with the advanced interdisciplinary training necessary for addressing environmental problems. Graduates will be prepared for diverse careers in environmental fields.

For graduate students, the program offers an MS in Environmental Sciences with three concentrations and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). All three MS concentrations and the GIS certificate are available to both on-campus and online students. The principal emphasis in the MS is on professional development, and the degree is appropriate for students who are just entering the field as well as mid-career professionals. Faculty work with students to help tailor the curriculum to meet their specific interests and professional goals, and the degree is designed so that students who are working and/or balancing multiple responsibilities can succeed.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16362

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

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

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 28th Feb, 2025

    Undergraduate Scholarships-

    UNIVERSITY

    University of Illinois @ Springfield

    Year 1

    Up to $3,600

    Year 2

    Up to $3,600

    Year 3

    Up to $3,600

    Year 4

    Up to $3,600

    Total for 4 years

    Up to
    $14,400

    Post-Graduate Scholarships:  

    UNIVERSITY

    University of the Pacific

    Year 1

    Up to $5,000

    Year 2

    Up to $5,000

    Total for 2 Years

    Up to
    $10,000

    1 Year Post Graduate scholarships

    • UIS PG MSCM & MSEM ($3,600 Max per year / $1,800 per semester)
    • MPH/MPA ($1,000 Max per year - as billing for 2 semesters/$500 per semester)
    • MIS, DA and CS ($1,500 Max per year / $750 per semester)
    • MSCM & MSEM ($3,600 Max per year / $1,800 per semester)

    Please note:

    • Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    • The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 28th Feb, 2025.
    • If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    • We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment  availability.
    • Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    • Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

     

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