Climate Science and Engineering

• Northeastern’s interdisciplinary, highly accomplished faculty are researching climate change in the field, in the laboratory, and through state-of-the-science climate and earth system modeling. These efforts are supported with state-of-the-art labs and facilities across our global campuses.
• Students can choose coursework, report, or thesis-based options.
• Upon completion students can pursue a doctoral research program.
• Incoming students will typically hold a bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or related field.

• Northeastern has significant interdisciplinary expertise, courses, and research in this area, providing outstanding opportunities for students.
• The program is unique in that it offers an interdisciplinary program focused on the technical aspects of climate change.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in Northeastern’s top-ranked cooperative education program, gaining up to 8 months of professional experience as part of the academic curriculum.

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for climate-facing positions in engineering and industrial firms, consultancies, and environmental organizations in the public and private sector. They can also pursue a doctoral-level research program.

Advance your career with a paired degree: earn a Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering while completing a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership through Northeastern’s Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership. This powerful combination lets you gain deep technical expertise alongside hands-on leadership experience, including a 16-semester-hour certificate with an industry-based challenge project guided by multiple mentors. Prepare to lead and innovate in engineering organizations. To pursue this path, you must be admitted to The Gordon Institute.

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Completed online application form

• Two letters of recommendation

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2025-2026 academic years

• Statement of purpose

• Resumé

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants unless the waiver requirements are met

• The application fee is waived for all new applicants applying to any of our Master of Science or Graduate Certificates for the fall 2026 term.