Environment & International Affairs

The Master of Science in Environment & International Affairs (MS-EIA) is a residential STEM-designated degree program offered jointly by the Walsh School of Foreign Service and Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute. It’s designed for students seeking to combine interdisciplinary expertise, practical skills and access to influential institutions in the nation’s capital. Whether you aspire to shape global environmental policy, promote transnational collaboration or secure a rewarding position in the dynamic fields of environmental studies and international affairs, the MS-EIA program offers a unique approach to help you stand out in a competitive and growing field.

Based in Georgetown’s historic Washington, DC, campus, the program harnesses the university’s academic strengths, resources, ethical framework and strategic DC location to help you serve the common good.

DISCLAIMER:  This program has not yet obtained approval for VA education benefits at this time, and is pending submission of its VA application. Please contact our Assistant Registrar for Veteran/Military Benefits at militarybenefits@georgetown.edu for more information.

• M.S.

For general graduate admissions requirements, visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page. Review the program’s website for additional information on program application requirements.

Application Materials required:

• Application Form
• Non-refundable Application Fee
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions
• Writing Sample
• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.
• Resume/CV
• TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)
  • TOEFL = 100 minimum
  • IELTS = 7.5 minimum

• Fall:
  • January 15 (scholarship deadline)
  • May 1 (rolling; final deadline)

The Master of Science in Environment & International Affairs is a residential STEM-designated degree program, requiring completion of 30 credit hours of coursework over 12 months.

Students are required to complete a capstone project in their final (summer) semester.

Program Contact – mseia@georgetown.edu

Begin your application today!