Features
The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS) program provides students with a strong foundation in environmental and sustainability sciences, complemented by a liberal arts foundation. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, while offering courses in environmental law, ethics, and applied sustainability. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address complex environmental and social challenges, preparing them for careers in environmental fields such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental management, conservation, ecology, international development, education, and research. Through this program, graduates are equipped to contribute to a sustainable and resilient future in Bangladesh and beyond.
Our vision is to offer the leading Environmental Science and Sustainability degree in Bangladesh, the first of its kind in the country. We are committed to educating future leaders by providing a comprehensive and innovative program that integrates knowledge, skills, and values to advance a sustainable future.
Our mission is to nurture the continuous growth of our students by delivering the highest standards of education in environmental science and sustainability. We aim to cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and a deep commitment to excellence. Through cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, we will generate and share new knowledge that advances environmental, social, and economic sustainability in Bangladesh, while strengthening the nation’s connection to global sustainability practices.
| Undergraduate Program ESS | ||||||
| Course Category | No. of Courses | Credits | ||||
| Essential Skills | 4 | Non-Credit | ||||
| Pre-Uni Course* | 2 | Non-Credit | ||||
| General Education Foundation (GEF) Courses | 2 | 6 | ||||
| General Education (GED) Courses | 3 | 9 | ||||
| ULAB Core Courses (UCC) | 3 | 9 | ||||
| Major Core Courses | 23 | 69 | ||||
| Major Elective (Concentration) Courses | 6 | 18 | ||||
| Minor/ Optional Courses | 5 | 15 | ||||
| Dissertation/ Project/ Internship | 1 | 4 | ||||
| Total Credit Courses | 43 | 130 | ||||
*Assigned to students based on their performance in the admission test.