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Master of Science in Environmental Science with Concentration in Environmental Planning and Management (STEM)

Shorelight Group - University of Illinois Springfield

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,854/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 26,000 +

Int. Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Environmental Science with Concentration in Environmental Planning and Management (STEM)

Program Overview

Master Environmental Planning and Management with an M.S. in Environmental Sciences Unlock your potential in environmental planning and management through our specialized M.S. in Environmental Sciences program. This concentration empowers you to lead and make a lasting impact in the field of environmental planning.

Learning Outcomes

Analyze environmental issues in a logical manner by breaking down an issue into constituent parts, identifying players and relationships among players in those parts, describing these relationships, recognizing unstated assumptions, distinguishing facts from opinions and distinguishing statements of cause from statements of effect.
Critically appraise the value of data and information relevant to environmental questions and problems, including the appropriateness and adequacy of any qualitative or quantitative methods used in its compilation. In evaluating evidence or arguments, a student integrates key theories, information from works of recognized excellence and facts and generalizations germane to a field to verify the soundness of arguments.
Synthesize diverse ideas relevant to environmental science to form a coherent perspective on how best to further research in the field and/or create polices or practices designed to address environmental problems. The parts to be integrated may, to the extent necessary, come from a variety of disciplines.
Create a research proposal or applied plan of work that includes asking and answering questions relevant to environmental studies, testing hypotheses or assumptions based on previous research or observations, collecting information to analyze the factors involved, modifying the hypotheses or assumptions based on new factors or considerations and then making inferences and recommendations based on findings.
Design effective ways of presenting data and information from the environmental sciences to others through written, visual and oral means.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Closed
aug 2026		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,854 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Illinois Springfield

CAD 14,000 per year

*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.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Spring 2026 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be till 31st March 2026.

Under-Graduate Scholarships-

UNIVERSITY	University of Illinois Springfield
Year 1	Up To $5,000
Year 2	Up To $5,000
Year 3	Up To $5,000
Year 4	Up To $5,000
Total for 4 years	Up To $20,000

Other Post Graduate scholarships

· University of Illinois at Springfield –

$ 1500 Per Year - MS CS, MIS, and MS-DA
$ 3600 Per Year- MS-CM and MS-EM
$ 1000 per Year - MPH / MPA

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 31 March 2026.
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.

Work Permit

PGWP

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):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.