Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
at Western Michigan, Kalamazoo

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
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Western Michigan
Overview

The Western Michigan University offers a really good Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies program at the UG level, which lasts for 4 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, PTE and Duolingo. The Western Michigan University tuition fee for the first year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is USD 19,098 (INR 1,833,217). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around USD 11,713 (INR 1,124,331).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹18.15 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

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Application Process
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
at
Western Michigan
Fees

The fee structure for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies at the Western Michigan University covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges, facilities cost and many more offered by the Western Michigan University. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is USD 11,713 (INR 1,124,331). The total tuition fees for the first year of Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is USD 19,098 (INR 1,833,217).

Find more details about Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 18,15,284

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,13,332
Insurance	INR 36,500

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ July 2026

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
at
Western Michigan
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have completed high school

University strongly recommends high school students take a rigorous college preparatory curriculum prior to enrolling at WMU. The base core includes:

4 years of English

3-4 years of math (through second-year algebra or pre-calculus)

3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)

2 years of the same foreign language
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TOEFL

Marks - 71/120
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SAT

No specific cutoff mentioned
Evidence-based Reading and Writing Subscore (EBRW): 500

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PTE

Marks - 48/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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Duolingo

Marks - 95/160
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
at
Western Michigan
Application Process

Step one

Additional documents required

Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets, and certificates
Copy of passport identification page
Proof of English language proficiency
Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study
SAT Scores

Step two

Start your online application

https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/apply/undergraduate

Step three

Application fees for this course

USD 100 = INR 9.58 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Western Michigan University offers a convenient payment plan option for current charges
The University payment plan allows students to spread the current semester balance over a number of installments
A convenience fee of 2.85% or $3, whichever is larger, is assessed on each credit/debit card transaction
Fall and Spring semesters have a four (4) payment option. The plan spread the payments out over the semester. Summer I and Summer II payment plan, allows students to pay the each session in two payments
Students are required to enroll at least one day before the first payment is due
Plans are available approximately four to five weeks before a semester begins

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 15th June

Spring (Jan): 15th Nov

Summer (May): 15th Mar

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
at
Western Michigan
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#105	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#293	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#1201	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025

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Western Michigan University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

100% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Sporty

Internships3.3

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3.3

Value for money3.7

Public transportation5

Safety3.7

Indian Food2.3

Permanent Immigration3.3

Shreyas Mane Verified Icon

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.5

Western michigan university is academically oriented and has quite a tough course schedule.

Tips: I didn’t get any scholarship but you will avail other benefits here. Transportation is free for WMU students. Faculty is good but can be better. The temperature here is very cold so be ready for that especially if you are from north or central India. Here are some Indian restaurants that I tried but I didn’t like them since the food is not spicy enough for an Indian maybe that’s more to cater for American taste buds. Before coming here get in touch with someone you know like I had a friend from work and maybe you can bond and start living together. Campus is not too big but it’s good you don’t need any rides inside. Overall it is average here.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation in the city is good. Also, for WMU students it's free of cost.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 498

Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 62424

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2023Read more

anuj sharma Verified Icon

Master of Science in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023

4.5

Smooth transition from a work-life in India to student life in tier-2 university in USA

Tips: Apart from all the relevant courses and graduation plans before starting your semester, try to avoid any possible graduation delay. Also, knowing the on-campus job options including scholarship opportunities in their respective departments help you plan finances accordingly. Look for off-campus living options as they are cheaper, safer yet closer to the campus to avoid any additional expenses.

Likes (Student Life): I've never felt out of place ever since I landed in the city. It could possibly be due to, but not limited to, a lot of Indian students around me. Also, ample options as far as fun, part time, internships, and life on campus is concerned. You'll never feel left out, the community is very welcoming. The smoothest transition you could ever imagine.

Dislikes (Safety): Though I've personally never felt unsafe even at odd hours. But we do hear some news once in a while pertaining to student safety on the university blog, that raises a question about overall safety. Once in a while, you might come across news that's disturbing but it's very rare. Mostly it's in the residential areas of the town way far from the student residences. Moreover, there's a dedicated police department for the university significantly taking care of student safety.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1223

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75186

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2023Read more

Arbaz Mohammed Verified Icon

Master of Science in Data Science - Batch of 2021

2.7

WMU is a good pricey university with a lot of degrees to choose from.

Tips: Kalamazoo is a small town. If you're a Muslim then you'll have problem finding halal food. There are very few options for assistantship too and it's pretty hard to find them. There are a lot of off-campus housing options and they're pretty cheap. Learn to cook before you come here, you'll need it!

Likes (Public transportation): University provides free transportation anywhere across Kalamazoo (city where the university is located). They also provide good maps and timely updates on buses. There are very few buses running on Sundays, so you might need to find a way for the weekends. Cabs are rare and expensive, but the buses are good and you can manage with them.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I am an Indian Muslim and I only eat halal food. There are barely any restaurants that serve halal and probably none to very few Indian restaurants. There is a subway on campus and there is a huge building dedicated for food and it has a lot of options from Pizzas to salads, and burgers to noodles. You'll get everything on campus made fresh. This is where you can start your first job and get a social security number too.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 350

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2022Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
at
Western Michigan
Highlights

The Environmental and Sustainability Studies core curriculum embraces the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues through scientific, social, and humanistic approaches to undergraduate scholarship
The curriculum envisages core themes, or Domains, that are essential to modern environmental education: the physical and biological sciences; the history of human interactions with the non-human world; the social and cultural dimensions of environmental problems; environmental thought as reflected in literature, ethics, and philosophy; policy and decision-making; and practical experience
At the advanced level, undergraduates will develop interdisciplinary competency by taking advanced courses outside the ENVS core
Students will also take a senior seminar capstone course. The senior seminar will bring together ENVS undergraduates from diverse disciplinary majors, who will work in teams outside the classroom to address complex environmental problems in both theoretical and experiential modes