Overview

The flexible, transdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to focus on problems of interest to them, drawing upon relevant knowledge from sustainability science and a variety of disciplines. This full-time program includes a high degree of faculty interaction and collaboration.

All Sustainability doctoral students at Arizona State University gain a better understanding of the need for a transdisciplinary approach to solving sustainability challenges as well as the ability to communicate their research effectively to academic and non-academic audiences alike.

Careers

Career possibilities for program graduates include:

chief sustainability officer
data analyst
director of program development
environmental scientist
geographic information systems coordinator
professor
program manager or director
research scientist
sustainability consultant
sustainability policy advisor
sustainability specialist
sustainable operations specialist
water resources specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include;

Perspectives on Sustainability
Research Design and Methods for Sustainability
Social-Ecological-Technical Systems (SETS): Domains and Interfaces
Community of Graduate Student Scholars
Research & Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

86 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 13 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution. The school encourages applicants with diverse educational backgrounds and experiences that are relevant to the school's core objectives.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of intent
three letters of recommendation
resume or curriculum vitae
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sustainability.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About