Since opening its doors in 1996, the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UC Santa Barbara has become recognized as one of the top graduate programs of environmental study in the nation.

Youth and clarity of vision allow the school to evolve purposefully and adapt rapidly to the changing nature of environmental challenges. The faculty comprises of highly respected leaders from a range of disciplines, who are engaged in both theoretical and applied research and have extensive experience in approaching environmental science from management and/or policy perspectives.

The Bren School's interdisciplinary reach and integration of diverse knowledge reflect the inherently multidisciplinary nature of environmental problems and link the school to a range of departments, programs, and projects.

Find out more about the school and admissions requirements for prospective PhD or master's students.