Program Overview
The Environmental Design at Yale University is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 48,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methods and Research Workshop
- Independent Research and Electives
- Architectural Theory II: 1968-Present
- Independent Research and Electives
- History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture and Urbanism: History and theory of architecture and urbanity; architectural criticism; history of building types; study of design methods; contemporary architectural culture.
- Ecologies and Economies of the Built Environment: Study of the ecological, economic, and cultural forces that shape the environment; globalization and its effect on built landscapes; infrastructures and settlement patterns; urban geography; notation and mapping techniques.
- Multimedia Research: Digital media as a tool for research, design, and visualization; motion picture documentation; use of digital tools in fabricating building components; study of network geography; exhibition technologies; and visual communication.
- Eva-Lisa Pelkonen
- D. Michelle Addington
- Karla Britton
- Peggy Deamer
- Keller Easterling
- Karsten Harries
- Dolores Hayden
- Alan Plattus
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All international student must complete the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Program (see Standardized Examinations in the chapter Admissions).
In addition, all applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Internet-based test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), a test that includes a section on spoken English (see Standardized Examinations in the chapter Admissions).
Any transcripts, letters of reference, or other application material written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,050 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months