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MS in Environmental Studies

San Jose State University (United States) · 1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

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San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) system. The university, alongside the University of California, Los Angeles has academic origins in the historic normal school known as the California State Normal School.

Located in downtown San Jose, the SJSU main campus is situated on 154 acres (62 ha), or roughly 19 square blocks. As of spring 2023, SJSU offers 150 bachelor's degree programs, 95 master's degrees, five doctoral degrees, 11 different credential programs and 42 certificates. SJSU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Social Sciences

Degree

MS

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Environmental Studies

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 53000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 9900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 35000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

PTE

53

Undergrad GPA

3

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

92

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Deadlines:

Deadline Website

Intake Deadline 1

01 Oct, 2025

(January-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Nov, 2025

(January-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    An undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies or related field from an accredited institution.

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Transcripts from an accredited academic institution which verify a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 upper-division university units;

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    Bank letter or statement

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two letters of recommendation from university faculty members or professionals in the field.

  • Miscellaneous

    University Specific

    All international applicants MUST submit a completed, signed, and dated SJSU Declaration of Finance form

  • Passport

    Common Document

    Copy of your passport and visa

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    A personal statement of purpose that describes your background and objectives for seeking the MS - Environmental Studies at SJSU. This letter should also convey a sense of focus and direction for thesis research and potential faculty thesis advisers in the department.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE

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