Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science

The PhD in Sustainability Science aims to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future by offering a state-of-the-art education that integrates rigorous scientific practice with an understanding of the unique linkages between humans and the environment.The complexity of contemporary challenges – ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to social segregation and rising inequality – has inspired a new collaborative and problem-solving field of research and practice called sustainability science. The concept of sustainability science articulates a new vision of harnessing knowledge from science and society for more effective problem solving.

The PhD in Sustainability Science (SSCI) program seeks to develop world class sustainability scientists who take a transdisciplinary approach to identifying critical social-environmental challenges, and who work toward formulating and implementing innovative solutions that support decision making, policy development, and best practices both locally and globally.

To be admitted to a PhD program, a student should hold either an appropriate master’s degree or, students with a bachelor’s degree already registered in a master’s program, may convert to PhD studies in year 2 of some of the master’s programs. Students will normally be expected to have attained an 80% average and have achieved significant research progress as determined by their supervisory committee.

TOEFL iBT (paper-based and home edition): Minimum overall score of 88, with no subtest below 21

IELTS Academic or Online: Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no subtest below 6.0

CAEL: Minimum overall score of 70, with no other subtest below 60

CAEL CE (Computer Edition): Minimum overall score of 60, with 60 in writing, and no other subtest below 50

PTE Academic or Online: Minimum overall score of 60, with no subtest below 60

Can Test for Scholars and Trainees: Minimum overall score of 4.5, with no subtest below 4.0

Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with A Cambridge English score of 176 or higher

Application deadline: Jan 13