Bachelor of Climate Change Studies at The University of Montana

International students can study the Climate Change Studies at The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2026.

About Bachelor of Climate Change Studies

Study Climate Change at the University of Montana

Study climate change in one of the first programs of its kind in the nation. Open to all University of Montana students, the minor in climate change studies focuses on climate science, climate in society and solutions.

This program takes an in-depth look at the many different faces of climate change, giving you the opportunity to explore what fits your interests and collaborate with a diverse group of peers. It also offers exciting opportunities for hands-on learning – from field studies to study abroad to service-learning in the community.

With a minor in climate change studies, you'll work with faculty across departments and disciplines. You might conduct research on the Greenland ice sheet with a geology professor. Create a sustainability plan for a local shop with a business professor. Study the evolution of climate reporting and rhetoric with a journalism or communication professor. Or travel to Vietnam to learn about local climate adaptation with our program coordinator.

Our graduates are effective agents of climate action in their chosen fields and are sought after by employers for their interdisciplinary knowledge and real-world training.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Climate Change Studies at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Climate Change Studies

Career development in the climate change studies program

Connect with clubs, volunteer opportunities, jobs and more in the climate change studies program at the University of Montana.

Networking and professional development

We work with the Office of Sustainability (and other sustainability-minded offices at the University of Montana) to share and mentor interns interested in working on campus initiatives. We also maintain a strong network with the Missoula and Montana community, through which students often find jobs, internships or social networks allowing them to work on real-world climate action.

Clubs and student organizations

Our Climate Response Club is a student-run group that works on everything from mental health support to campus climate policy and is mentored through Climate Change Studies.

Fee Information

Application Fee 30

How to Apply

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Climate Change Studies at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula