Worcester,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Community Climate Adaptation in Boston United States | Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,980
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Climate change stands as one of humanity's most pressing global challenges today. This issue doesn't fit neatly into isolated categories - instead, it acts as an amplifier for numerous existing problems worldwide. Cities ranging from Worcester to Cape Town, and from Melbourne to Venice, are creating strategies to safeguard their residents and infrastructure against climate change effects.
From the Himalayan mountains of India to the deserts of Arabia, and from Iceland's glaciers to Costa Rica's cloud forests, shifting climate patterns are affecting every region on Earth, magnifying common community struggles to levels never before seen in recorded history.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
College transcripts in English and the original language from all accredited degree-granting institutions attended are required. Admitted students must provide official transcripts with an indication that the bachelor's degree has been awarded before they matriculate. Candidates for the CCA MS must meet WPI's requirements and have a BS in social science, environmental studies/science, physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering, or other relevant field, with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
All required application credentials should be uploaded electronically through the application. WPI accepts unofficial transcripts during the application process. All international applicants must upload a copy of their original transcript in the official language as well as an English translation to their application. Paper documents mailed will be discarded.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.
All required application credentials should be uploaded electronically through the application. WPI accepts unofficial transcripts during the application process. All international applicants must upload a copy of their original transcript in the official language as well as an English translation to their application. Paper documents mailed will be discarded.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.
Tuition
USD
28,980