Top universities for environmental sciences

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{53}" paraid="618956154" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/region/europe/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Europe</a> has 181 schools offering programmes in environmental science – the most of any region. European schools make up half of the top 10 table, with University of Oxford the highest-ranked university in the region, in third place globally. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{64}" paraid="830380601" xml:lang="EN-US">Overall, the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/united-kingdom/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">United Kingdom</a> claims 41 universities offering courses in environmental science in this year’s ranking. The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge (7th) and Imperial College London (10th) have managed to be included in the top 15 in both academic and employer reputation indicators. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{77}" paraid="1967808491" xml:lang="EN-US">Outside of the UK, China and the US, other top 10 entries include the Netherlands’ Wageningen University in second, up three places this year. The Netherlands claims eight other entries, including <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/delft-university-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Delft University of Technology</a> (12th). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{90}" paraid="940884425" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/switzerland/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Switzerland</a>’s ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) also makes it into the top 10, in eighth place. Of Switzerland’s seven universities, two more can be found in the global top 100: <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/epfl" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne</a> (EPFL, 38th) and <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-bern" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of Bern</a> (100th). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{101}" paraid="1990111876" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/germany/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Germany</a> is the fourth biggest location in terms of research into environmental science. This year it claims an impressive 23 universities in the subject, including three in the global top 100. Its highest-ranked university this year is <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/humboldt-universitat-zu-berlin" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin</a> (66th). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8ba9986c-6190-48f4-ac46-1aec689cac3e}{197}" paraid="1608678384" xml:lang="EN-US">France showcases notable performance with a total of 18 schools featured in the environmental science rankings. Within this, Sorbonne University holds an impressive position at 91st, while Université PSL is also highly regarded, securing the 97th spot. On the other hand, Finland is represented by six universities in this field, further contributing to the diversity and strength of the rankings. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{36d516e7-7e0b-4240-8897-e8f036ce8811}{199}" paraid="352642734" xml:lang="EN-US">This year, Greece has two universities featured while three universities from both Poland and Czech Republic are included in the subject rankings for environmental science. Poland welcomes two new entries into the rankings: Warsaw University of Life Sciences SGGW (WULS-SGGW) in the 301-350 range and University of Warsaw in the 401-450 range, surpassing the previous top university from the country. Furthermore, Ireland claims four universities in the subject rankings.  </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a7af452e-0271-4bc8-90ad-c5da10eac740}{58}" paraid="1538307098" xml:lang="EN-US">Also performing well in the index are Spain and Italy, with 13 and 14 schools respectively. Italy’s Politecnico di Milano is the best performing of these in 66th and earning a high score in the citations per paper indicator – a reflection of the quality of its research. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4d37322f-2017-48a4-9a8b-f62d607922df}{68}" paraid="1798812340" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/sweden/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Sweden</a> boasts 10 universities featured this year, with two making it to the top 50. <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/stockholm-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Stockholm University</a> secures the highest position, ranked 27th despite a four-position drop this year. Among the seven universities from Belgium that are featured, <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/ghent-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ghent University</a> holds the highest rank, securing 46th position globally.  </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d3bf4f5e-d45a-4d97-b093-b1383ce06fb6}{176}" paraid="1962675191" xml:lang="EN-US">In the environmental science rankings, <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/austria/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Austria </a>had a total of five universities listed, while Norway had four. Notably, among these, only the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/norwegian-university-science-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Norwegian University of Science and Technology</a> achieved a position within the top 100 globally. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b7190414-81c0-4159-9b99-cc6a39dc39a4}{176}" paraid="336568663" xml:lang="EN-US">Denmark is represented by five universities in the environmental science rankings. Notably, the Technical University of Denmark stands out as the highest-performing university, securing an impressive 38th position in the global top 50 for their environmental science programmes. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{180}" paraid="726917370" xml:lang="EN-US">In <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/oceania/australia/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Australia</a>, 28 universities offer environmental science programmes this year. Four of these can be found in the top 50 of the subject rankings for environmental science, including the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-queensland#:~:text=UQ%20consistently%20ranks%20in%20the,campuses%20in%20South%2DEast%20Queensland." rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of Queensland</a> (UQ, 20th), University<a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-melbourne" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> of Melbourne</a> (23rd), <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/australian-national-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Australian National University</a> (ANU, 29th) and <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-new-south-wales-unsw-sydney" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of New South Wales</a> (UNSW, 31st). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{193}" paraid="1726561042" xml:lang="EN-US">In <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/oceania/new-zealand/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">New Zealand</a>, a total of five universities are featured in the environmental science rankings. The <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-auckland" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of Auckland</a> is the highest-ranked university for environmental science, at 101-150 globally.  </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{217}" paraid="1839470968" xml:lang="EN-US">There are 116 <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/region/asia/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Asian</a> universities offering environmental science courses in this year’s ranking. Of these, 20 are in the global 100 and nine are in the top 50. The highest ranked university in the region is Tsinghua University (ninth) in Mainland China – the only Asian university to make it into the global top 10. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2eb6ac52-8ef0-4cec-8129-2268e60b624e}{111}" paraid="69157489" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/china/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Mainland China</a> stands out with the largest representation of universities for environmental sciences in the region, boasting a total of 35 universities. In addition to Tsinghua University, which is a notable presence in this field, two more universities, <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/peking-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Peking University</a> at 15th position and <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/zhejiang-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zhejiang University</a> at 48th position, secure spots within the top 50 universities globally. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{241}" paraid="369222260" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/south-korea/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">South Korea</a> also performs well this year, with 13 universities offering environmental science courses. <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/seoul-national-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Seoul National University (SNU)</a> is the highest-ranked of these, in 32nd. Meanwhile, both of <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/singapore/singapore/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Singapore</a>’s entries make it into the top 20: <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/national-university-singapore-nus" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">National University of Singapore</a> (NUS, 10th) and <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/nanyang-technological-university-singapore-ntu" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Nanyang Technological University</a> (NTU, 15th). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e7e075ef-5389-406c-bb9a-0be52997f728}{252}" paraid="1130691057" xml:lang="EN-US">Of the six schools offering environmental science courses in <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/hong-kong/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Hong Kong SAR</a> this year, there are two entrants in the top 50 list: <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-hong-kong" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of Hong Kong</a> (HKU, 41st) and <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/hong-kong-university-science-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a> (HKUST,50th). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c3f0a4d-b70e-4cbc-bf44-1b62bca1335d}{10}" paraid="1843541107" xml:lang="EN-US">Nine of Asia’s best schools for environmental science are located in <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/india/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">India</a>, with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) being ranked as the best in the country at 101-150. The <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-tokyo" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of Tokyo</a> is the best of <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/japan/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Japan</a>’s 10 entries for environmental science, in 33rd position. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{767ace90-67a9-4d6c-a587-3660de5f8593}{183}" paraid="1572184196" xml:lang="EN-US">Pakistan, Taiwan and Malaysia each proudly feature five universities in the environmental science index. Thailand follows closely with six universities, showcasing a strong presence in this field. On the other hand, Indonesia contributes three universities to the environmental science rankings, while the Philippines has a single representative in this academic domain. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c3f0a4d-b70e-4cbc-bf44-1b62bca1335d}{45}" paraid="1404241389" xml:lang="EN-US">This year, 21 <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/region/latin-america/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Latin American</a> schools are featured in the subject rankings for environmental science. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f4fabbc2-328c-4415-a1ce-1a4c4cc10a55}{111}" paraid="2015729919" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/latin-america/brazil/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Brazil</a> leads with a significant representation, featuring a total of nine universities in the environmental science rankings. The top-performing university is <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/universidade-de-sao-paulo" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Universidade de São Paulo</a> (USP), securing an impressive 54th position globally and standing as the sole university from Brazil within the top 100 for environmental science. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ece569bc-0674-4f12-88c7-9c8c0aa896cd}{136}" paraid="27088382" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/latin-america/chile/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chile</a>’s four universities in the rankings this year include its top-ranked university, <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/pontificia-universidad-cat%C3%B3lica-de-chile-uc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile</a> in 151-200. <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/latin-america/colombia/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Colombia</a> also has three schools offering environmental science degrees for potential students. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c3f0a4d-b70e-4cbc-bf44-1b62bca1335d}{80}" paraid="790374261" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/latin-america/argentina/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Argentina</a>’s two entries include <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/universidad-de-buenos-aires-uba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Universidad de Buenos Aires</a> (151-200) which scores particularly well in the employer reputation indicator this year. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c3f0a4d-b70e-4cbc-bf44-1b62bca1335d}{102}" paraid="1942261842" xml:lang="EN-US">The <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/region/middle-east/guide#:~:text=According%20to%20the%202021%20edition,Arab%20Emirates%20University%20(United%20Arab" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Middle East</a> is home to 13 of the world’s best universities to study environmental sciences. Two of <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/saudi-arabia/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a>’s universities offer environmental sciences courses this year, including the region’s highest-ranked school: <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/king-abdulaziz-university-kau" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">King Abdul Aziz University</a> (KAU, 101-150). </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c3f0a4d-b70e-4cbc-bf44-1b62bca1335d}{128}" paraid="1570435102" xml:lang="EN-US">The <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/united-arab-emirates/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">United Arab Emirates</a> has two entrants this year with <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/khalifa-university-science-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Khalifa University</a> being ranked best in the country for environmental science at 351-400. <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/qatar-university" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Qatar University</a> (251-300) is <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/qatar/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Qatar</a>’s only university offering an environmental science programme. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f66dddab-bede-4e71-87f8-1221d7078ba1}{146}" paraid="1010578321" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/turkey/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Turkey</a> is represented by two universities in this year's environmental science degree rankings: Istanbul Technical University, positioned 251-300, and Middle East Technical University, placed 301-350. Additionally, Israel's top-ranked university, <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/technion-israel-institute-technology" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Technion - Israel Institute of Technology</a>, holds a position within the 351-400 range on the list. </p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c3f0a4d-b70e-4cbc-bf44-1b62bca1335d}{152}" paraid="1053599546" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/africa/south-africa/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">South Africa</a> represents <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/region/africa/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Africa</a> this year with six universities in the ranking. Its highest-performing university, <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/uct-graduate-school-business" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">University of Cape Town</a>, is ranked 101-150. </p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{106}" paraid="98334016" xml:lang="EN-US">What is environmental science? </h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{188}" paraid="1560895078" xml:lang="EN-US">The field of environmental science encompasses the exploration of Earth's physical, chemical, and biological processes, alongside the influence of societal, political, and cultural dynamics on the planet. As an environmental science student, your goal will be to grasp the complex connections between humans and the environment, drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines. </p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{111}" paraid="2115690337" xml:lang="EN-US">What can you do with an environmental science degree? </h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{19cf1646-91b5-4e58-93c9-eb350d8f7dac}{241}" paraid="1249496008" xml:lang="EN-US">With an environmental science degree, you open doors to various career paths focusing on environmental sustainability, conservation and management. Some potential careers in environmental science include:  </p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4140de54-07de-48ca-8a2f-4365480034a2}{33}" paraid="728096967" xml:lang="EN-US">Environmental policy analyst </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4140de54-07de-48ca-8a2f-4365480034a2}{107}" paraid="730428960" xml:lang="EN-US">Environmental educator </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4140de54-07de-48ca-8a2f-4365480034a2}{152}" paraid="2094002082" xml:lang="EN-US">Urban planner </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0cc2c8ae-4127-4a49-b396-be6c94ce266b}{6}" paraid="1608416062" xml:lang="EN-US">Waste management specialist </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0cc2c8ae-4127-4a49-b396-be6c94ce266b}{70}" paraid="1251714148" xml:lang="EN-US">Renewable energy analyst </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0cc2c8ae-4127-4a49-b396-be6c94ce266b}{168}" paraid="1916330433" xml:lang="EN-US">Eco-tourism specialist </p>
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</ul><h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{116}" paraid="194172593" xml:lang="EN-US">What universities are best for environmental science? </h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{19cf1646-91b5-4e58-93c9-eb350d8f7dac}{200}" paraid="1985543074" xml:lang="EN-US">The QS World University Rankings for environmental science in 2023 features the top universities globally, and according to this ranking, Harvard University in the United States holds the top position for this subject. </p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{121}" paraid="207984369" xml:lang="EN-US">Which country is best environment science?  </h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{677100ae-c1be-4aa8-952b-fb2b13647c4c}{120}" paraid="9955855" xml:lang="EN-US">Drawing from the global top 10 universities renowned for environmental science degrees, it's notable that a significant majority are situated in the United States. However, in a broader regional perspective, Europe stands out as well housing half of the top 10 universities in this field. Hence, it’s safe to conclude that both the United States and Europe have many top universities, making them excellent choices for studying environmental science. </p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{126}" paraid="164657903" xml:lang="EN-US">Which stream is best for environmental science? </h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0901d6ba-cd98-45a3-8a06-9423283fffd2}{100}" paraid="234211661" xml:lang="EN-US">Determining the ‘best’ stream in <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/courses/environmental-studies/guide" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">environmental science</a> depends on your interests, career goals, and the specific aspect of the environment you're most passionate about. Here are some popular streams in environmental science:  </p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2f72e868-6fc1-4d58-ba4c-2faefcd657b8}{228}" paraid="2031783723" xml:lang="EN-US">Soil ecology </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3818248c-b49c-46bc-8de1-d2aa75aea063}{47}" paraid="858813801" xml:lang="EN-US">Aquatic/marine biology </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3818248c-b49c-46bc-8de1-d2aa75aea063}{97}" paraid="2109024006" xml:lang="EN-US">Earth systems </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3818248c-b49c-46bc-8de1-d2aa75aea063}{152}" paraid="34036094" xml:lang="EN-US">Environmental and biological conservation </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3818248c-b49c-46bc-8de1-d2aa75aea063}{214}" paraid="1147760764" xml:lang="EN-US">Energy and climate change </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{672f342b-0d57-4f25-b1c6-203e36a95436}{26}" paraid="1722919308" xml:lang="EN-US">Water resource management </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{672f342b-0d57-4f25-b1c6-203e36a95436}{101}" paraid="1555061515" xml:lang="EN-US">Pollution prevention and remediation. </p>
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