Students can tailor their learning through coursework, research or internships while gaining a holistic understanding of sustainability. This interdisciplinary program explores the connections among economic, social, and environmental issues that face our world today and into the future. With courses across political science, geosciences, communication, technology and biology, students can build skills aligned with their specific interests and career goals.
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"My journey at Eastern Illinois University as a Fulbright Foreign Student Scholar and Sustainability graduate in the Class of 2022 was more than an academic experience—it was a transformative chapter of my life. The opportunity to learn and conduct research gave me the foundation to better understand the interconnected challenges facing our world and to see sustainability not only as a field of study, but as a lifelong commitment to creating meaningful impact. At the same time, living and learning alongside students from different countries and cultures broadened my worldview and made my experience at EIU truly special. The friendships, cultural exchange, and perspectives I gained continue to shape the way I see the world and approach my work. Since graduating with my Master’s in Sustainability in 2022, I have had the opportunity to lead sustainability projects and environmental education programmes, working at the intersection of sustainability, education, project management, environmental initiatives, and community engagement. I continue to carry the knowledge, experiences, and global perspective I gained at EIU into my work, turning what I learned into opportunities to engage people and contribute to a more sustainable future."Arwa IbrahimSustainability | Class of 2022
The Master of Science in Sustainability focuses on providing students with interdisciplinary and applied knowledge of the field of sustainability.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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