Master of Energy and Environmental Policy (MEEP)
earn an master of energy and environmental policy from the Biden School
The University of Delaware has the distinction of having the first doctoral and master's degrees in the combined fields of energy and environmental policy (ENEP) in the United States. The Biden School's ENEP, a STEM program, has earned international recognition as one of the three best graduate programs in the field.
The interdisciplinary ENEP degrees are administered with the support of six schools and colleges at the University: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts and Science, Biden School, Business and Economics, Engineering, and Earth, Ocean and Environment. The degrees are intended for individuals who wish to focus their graduate programs on interdisciplinary energy and environmental policy studies.
ALUMNI IN ACTION
Biden School alumni are a community of problem solvers and “fixers” committed to helping communities here in Delaware, the nation, and around the world. Our alumni work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits and the private sector.
start your application
- Apply online with the UD Graduate College
- Fill out the Biden School supplemental application form below
- Gather relevant documents to upload
- Submit your application
mEEP Admissions Deadlines
- Fall Admission: December 15 (priority deadline)
- Fall Admission: August 15 (regular deadline)
ADMISSIONS FAQs
- The Biden School requires the GRE for admission to the MEEP program.
- The Biden School accepts the minimum English proficiency test scores listed in the Graduate Admissions Test scores section.
The UD Graduate College and the Biden School cannot waive fees solely based on financial hardship.
UD Graduate College Application Fee Waiver: Please see if you qualify for a Graduate College fee waiver here.
- Scroll down the page until you come to Application Fee Waivers. Click the “+” sign for more information.
- Questions regarding applying for a Graduate College-issued application fee waiver should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@udel.edu.
Biden School Application Fee Waivers: If you do not meet Graduate College criteria for an application fee waiver, then you may be eligible for a fee waiver through the Biden School.
Waivers are granted based on the Biden School goals below:
- Recognizing exceptional student achievement and merit.
- Increasing social mobility by supporting first-generation college students.
- Expanding the diversity of our student body by encouraging applicants who bring unique perspectives shaped by life experiences.
- Expanding our cultural and experiential diversity by enrolling individuals with significant work experience, applied expertise, international perspectives, or military service.
Our graduate application system is designed to put you in control of not only the application but all documents associated with it. We have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded. Please note that the online MPA program requires two years of professional experience.
You’ll need:
- A completed online application
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university
- A current résumé
- Unofficial copies of your transcripts (we’ll need official versions once you’re admitted)
- Letters of recommendation: You provide names and email addresses for your recommenders, and recommendation forms are emailed directly to them from the online application. Instructions are included as to how to return the completed forms electronically. You can submit your application before your letters of recommendation are complete.
- A personal statement
- Biden School supplemental application form
- GRE required
4+1 accelerated energy and environmental policy degree
Complete your bachelor's degree and a master's program in just five years! Students complete a traditional four-year undergraduate program in four years and then pursue a master's program in the fifth (+1) year saving time and money.
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Biden School faculty embraces the “Delaware Model” of integrating research, teaching, and public service to prepare graduates to impact communities locally and globally. Our faculty are productive scholars, excellent teachers, and skilled practitioners with decades of experience in their field.