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MA/MS in Environment and Sustainability (MES)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, MA/MS in Environment and Sustainability (MES) is a master's degree in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Environmental Sciences
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Environment and Sustainability (MES) is a full-time professional program offered by the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto, responding to the need to understand and address environmental and human well-being challenges. Students complete research leading to a thesis alongside four core courses and three electives, chosen within one of four concentrations: Adaptation and Resilience, Global Change Science, Social Sustainability, and the Sustainability Transition. The program runs over three full-time sessions (Fall, Winter, Summer) and is completed in 12 months, within a three-year time limit. Admission requires an appropriate honours bachelor's degree that includes at least a minor in environment, sustainability, or a closely related field, with a minimum standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ in each of the final two years of study. The program is delivered in person on the St. George campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: An appropriate honours bachelor's degree that includes at least a minor in environment, sustainability, or a closely related field from a recognized university, with a minimum standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+ in each of the final two years of study.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Environment and Sustainability (MES) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Environmental Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Environment and Sustainability (MES) take?

The programme runs for 12 months.

Can MA/MS in Environment and Sustainability (MES) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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