Environmental Studies

University of Oregon

United States of America, Eugene

University Rank:#751

Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 53,223 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 26, 2026

Environmental Studies

About

The doctoral program in Environmental Sciences, Studies, and Policy (ESSP) offers a unique opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary research on environmental topics and issues while gaining a thorough grounding in the methods and knowledge-base of a traditional discipline. Each student completes both a focal department (or an interdepartmental focus) component and an interdisciplinary component for their coursework and research training. Each student designs an individualized curriculum responsive to their educational and career goals.

The program prepares students for academic positions in their focal discipline or in interdisciplinary programs, for research occupations, and for leadership roles in creating and implementing environmental solutions in the private sector.

Since our program requires close collaboration between Environmental Studies and the focal department, applicants must be approved by both programs (application to both departments is not required).

Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the University of Oregon for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree or certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 88

Fee Information

Application Fee 90

How to Apply

Confirm that you are an international student applicant.

You are an international applicant if you:

If you do not meet those requirements, you may be a domestic applicant.

- Are a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States and you intend to return
- Are in the United States on an educational, worker, or visitor visa, or are residing in your home country
- Have filed an application for United States citizenship or permanent residency, but have not yet been granted approval
Complete and submit the University of Oregon online application.

This is the universal portion of the application for graduate studies—it is required of every applicant, regardless of their field or program of study. However, your access to the University of Oregon online application will be provided through the website of the program to which you are applying. If you need help locating or accessing the UO online application, please contact the department(s) that you are interested in applying to.

Applicants may apply to multiple programs per term. If you choose to apply to multiple programs, you must create a new UO application account and submit a new application for each program.
Complete and submit all additional materials required by the department or program.

Each department or program at the University of Oregon establishes its own set of additional requirements and procedures for admission to graduate studies. For most programs, the departmental portion of the application is included as part of the University of Oregon application. Check with the program for their list of required application materials, submission procedures, and deadlines.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) as part of your online application.
Submit documentation of English language proficiency.

Students for whom English is not a native/primary language have three options for demonstrating English language proficiency.
If offered admission, submit official transcripts from all institutions where you earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Environmental Studies

University of Oregon

United States of America, Eugene