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Postgraduate Programs 2026/27
Master of Science Program in Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability
GENERAL INFORMATION
Award Title

Master of Science in Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability

Award Title (Chinese)

理學碩士 ( 環境科學，管理及可持續發展 )

Program Short Name

MSc(EVSM)

Normative Program Duration

Full-time: 1-1.5 years
Part-time: 2-2.5 years

Program Fee

HK$180,000

 

The program fee does not cover any additional credits. New students admitted with credit transfer are also required to pay the full program fee.

Offering Unit

Division of Environment and Sustainability

Program Advisor

TPG Program Coordinator (Environment and Sustainability):
Prof Zhi NING, Professor of Environment & Sustainability

Website

http://www.envr.ust.hk/programs/taught-postgraduate-program/msc-gd-in-evsm/program-objective.html

Enquiry

evsm@ust.hk

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability prepare graduates to tackle the rapidly developing environmental and sustainability issues in Hong Kong and the surrounding region. The multidisciplinary programs offer a unique opportunity to combine advanced environmental science and management courses with engineering electives to help broaden capabilities. They strengthen knowledge in important environmental and sustainability concepts and enhance the ability to address local, regional and global sustainability challenges through proper technical and management strategies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Explain and provide possible solutions to local and global environmental/sustainability problems with their social and economic contexts using advanced scientific and management knowledge and concepts.
  2. Evaluate environmental impacts with scientific and evidence-based approaches.
  3. Analyze contemporary and emerging environmental/sustainability issues from different disciplinary and stakeholder perspectives.
  4. Appropriately communicate an environmental/sustainability agenda to different stakeholders.
  5. Develop strategies and solutions to promote sustainability in government, business or educational sectors.
CURRICULUM
  1. Minimum Credit Requirement

30 credits

 

  1. Credit Transfer

Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 9 credits can be transferred to the program.

 

  1. Foundation Courses

18 credits
 

  1.  Environmental Management Courses
ENVR 5250
EVSM 5070

 

  1. Environmental Science Courses
ENVR 5340
EVSM 5220

 

  1. Sustainability Courses
ENVR 5380
EVSM 5440

 

  1. Elective Courses

12 credits

ENVR 5260
ENVR 5320
ENVR 5370
ENVR 5390
ENVR 5400
ENVR 5420
ENVR 6040
ENVR 6070
ENVR 6090
EVSM 5230
EVSM 5240
EVSM 5280
EVSM 5300
EVSM 5450
EVSM 6950*
JEVE 5900
* Students may take 3 or 6 credits of EVSM 6950.

 

  1. Remarks

  • Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.

  • Students failing to meet the graduation grade average (GGA) requirement of 2.850 or above are required to repeat or take additional course(s) even if they attain passing grades for all courses.

 


Last update: 20 August 2025

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
 

1. General Admission Requirements of the University

  • Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.

2. English Language Admission Requirements

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

  • TOEFL-iBT: 80 *

  • TOEFL-pBT: 550

  • TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)

  • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *

* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.


Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if

  • their first language is English, or

  • they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.

3. Program-Specific Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with second class honors

APPLICATION

Apply online before the application deadlines.

 

The program has been selected by the University Grants Committee (UGC) to award eligible local students for the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies. For details, please refer to https://fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ftss.​

 

Application Fee

HK$400

Application Deadlines

For 2026/27 Fall Term Intake (commencing in Sep 2026):

Non-local Applicants*
Full-time: 1 Jun 2026
Part-time: 1 Jun 2026
 

Local Applicants
Full-time: 30 Jun 2026
Part-time: 30 Jun 2026

 

Admissions is on rolling basis.


 * Applicants are considered as non-local students if they hold (i) student visa/ entry permit; or (ii) visa under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG); or (iii) dependent visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/ entry permit by the Director of Immigration. For details on student visa/ entry permit requirements, please click here.

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