Sustainability education provides for the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable a more sustainable and equitable society in Singapore and beyond.
Undergraduate Programmes
At NUS, we infuse sustainability into our undergraduate education. Our general education requirements and common curriculum instil the critical thinking and sense-making competencies needed to understand the complex trade-offs between environmental, social and economic concerns. Our students become familiar with the latest scientific and technological possibilities to mitigate the effects of climate change.
A number of our degree programmes – especially in Architecture and Building, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Law, Business and Medicine - dive further into the key principles and concepts of sustainability in their respective fields.
We also offer sustainability-themed undergraduate degree programmes, many of which adopt a multi-disciplinary approach. Alternatively, students with an interest in this area may read a sustainability-themed second major or minor.
Bachelor’s Programmes
Second Majors and Minors
Master's Programmes
NUS offers a variety of master's programmes on sustainability and climate change. Whether you are keen to adopt a scientific and technical approach; take a deep dive into the business, design or social science aspects of sustainability; or view sustainability through a multidisciplinary lens, we welcome all prospective students seeking to build their expertise in this area.
- Master of Science, Integrated Sustainable Design
- Master of Science, Building Performance and Sustainability
- Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
- Master of Science, Safety, Health and Environmental Technology
- Master of Science, Energy Systems
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering (new specialisation in Sustainable Climate Resilience)
Professional and Executive Education
Our continuing education programmes offer upskilling in key emerging areas, and provide flexibility to fit the varying schedules and needs of prospective learners. Our short courses last one to three days, and provide a comprehensive introduction to specialised topics in sustainability and climate change. We also have executive education programmes for senior executives and managers looking to expand their expertise in this topic.
Those looking for more in-depth education spanning a few months can consider enrolling in our Executive Certificates (ECs) or Graduate Certificates (GCs). These ECs and GCs are credit-bearing; credits may be transferred to a relevant postgraduate degree programme.
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