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USA, Illinois
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1969
Total Students: 26,000 +
Int. Students: 6,000 +
Main Campus Address
One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703, United States
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.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2026 | Not Available | |
aug 2025 | Not Available |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 30th June, 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 |
1 Year Post Graduate scholarships
Please note:
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 16,362
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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