Faculty of Environment

Why Environment at ��ݮ��Ƶ?

From exploring the impact of climate change in the Arctic to working on greener policies to creating better housing solutions, you'll join a community of students who are already leaving their mark on the world.

Study a range of environmental and sustainability issues in a community that cares and supports each other through the thick and thin of university life.

Prepare for an exciting career. Your degree won’t be all lectures and labs, you’ll also gain hands-on experience in co-op, on field trips, and as a member of one of our many student societies.

Be part of our vision for a more sustainable future. Our interdisciplinary research and applied, experiential learning are focused on making our planet a better place for current and future generations.

Environment programs

What environmental or sustainability problems are you passionate about?

Whether it's the climate crisis, food security, corporate sustainability, fast fashion, developing greener neighbourhoods, or something else, we have a program for you. Apply to one of our 10 direct-entry programs on your application.

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Co-op and careers

At ��ݮ��Ƶ, you have two great ways to study: co-op or regular. Whether you opt for co-op, where you'll alternate between study and work terms, or choose a traditional four-year program, studying from September to May with summers off, you'll leave with a world-class education from Canada's most innovative university.

Graduate with up to 20 months of work experience

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Grow your network while exploring different jobs and industries

Earn $9,600 and $22,500 per work term in Canada

What kind of companies will you work for?

The types of jobs you can apply for may vary by program. Here's a sample of previous co-op employers of Environment students.

Environment Canada
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Canadian Tire Corporation
Labatt Breweries
Microsoft Canada
Earth Day Canada
Vancouver International Airport

World Wildlife Fund Canada
The Government of Madagascar
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Statistics Canada
City of Toronto
Sun Life Financial
United Nations

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Field notes from the Missing Manual

Finding your place

“Being an Environment student is inspiring because I'm surrounded by individuals who constantly blow me away with their ambition, tenacity, and creativity. It's impossible to walk around campus and not bump into someone doing something really cool.”

Cassandra in the Arctic holding a notepad

An arctic adventure

“Nowhere else compared to what I could do at ��ݮ��Ƶ,” says Cassandra. The only problem? “I’m a big city girl from Toronto and I didn’t think I would enjoy living here. I was so wrong.”

A map to your future

“Geomatics has a lot to offer. You can shape your future however you want. You like coding? You can get a job as software developer. Like field work? Get a job as field technician. Like working with data? Get a job as technologist or data analyst. The possibilities are endless.”

Tour the Faculty of Environment

Get a lay of the land by joining our recruitment coordinator on a walk through Environment's buildings. Check out the labs, study spaces, lecture halls, and lounges that will soon be your new stomping grounds.

Life as an Environment student

From student societies and social clubs to alumni meet-and-greets and trivia nights with your professors, there's no shortage of fun to be had in Environment.