About Environmental Science And Policy (ensp) in University of Maryland

Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) is a unique undergraduate major co-sponsored by three Colleges, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences.

All new students begin in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR), where they learn about the natural sciences and human context of environmental problem-solving while completing a multi-disciplinary "core" and a structured, exploratory advising program.  After 2-3 semesters, students choose an area of concentration and move administratively to the College and academic department sponsoring the concentration (below) where they receive faculty advising and advanced training and background.  Together, the three Colleges and 8 academic departments enroll 300+ students who aspire to solve the world's greatest environmental challenges.  

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) sponsors:
     Environment & Agriculture (PSLA)
     Environmental Economics (AREC)
     Soil, Water & Land Resources (ENST)
     Wildlife Ecology & Management (ENSP)
     UNDECLARED in ENSP (AGNR) -- all new students start here, as Undeclared students

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) sponsors:
     Culture & the Environment (ANTH)
     Environmental Politics & Policy (GVPT)
     Global Environmental Change (GEOG)
     Land Use (GEOG)
     Marine & Coastal Management (GEOG)

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) sponsors:
     Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (BSCI)
     Environmental Geosciences & Restoration (GEOL)

Approximately half of ENSP students enroll in "science-oriented" concentrations; and half in "policy-oriented" concentrations.  All graduates earn a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy: Concentration in (name of concentration). 

Academic qualification equivalents 

• The University of Maryland (UMD) seeks to enroll international students who demonstrate strong academic performance with records suggesting potential for success at the university. Admission to the University of Maryland is competitive. Typically, admission is offered to applicants whose academic credentials indicate marks of "very good" to "excellent." 

English language requirements

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | UMD accepts official IELTS and IELTS Indicator scores. 

               UMD passing score: 7

               Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | UMD accepts official TOEFL and TOEFL Home Edition scores. At this time, we are not accepting TOEFL superscores known as MyBest Scores. 

               UMD passing score: 95

               Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower

University of Maryland Highlights

University of Maryland Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance for international students to study at the university is mentioned-below: