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Sustainable engineering involves creating and managing systems that utilize energy and resources efficiently while protecting the environment, ensuring social fairness, and preserving resources for future generations. The Engineering Sciences MS program with a specialization in Engineering Sustainability offers interdisciplinary education covering sustainability principles, clean energy solutions, economic factors, environmental protection, professional engineering standards, ethical considerations, and production processes.
Prospective students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or natural sciences are invited to apply. The GRE is recommended but not required. Applicants must also provide the following materials:
GRE scores are optional but recommended for this program. If you would like to take the GRE, you can arrange to take it through the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Official scores should come directly from ETS.
Note: the University at Buffalo Institutional Code is 2925.
Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your application. Your resume or CV should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.
 
Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your academic experience, and why you're interested in the program. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
 
Two letters of recommendation are required to apply to this program. Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).