The UNU Hub on R-SIRUS Undergraduate Certificate of Distinction in Sustainability Stewardship for ESE
Offered at The City College of New York in collaboration with United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health
Program Overview
The UNU Hub on R-SIRUS Undergraduate Certificate of Distinction in Sustainability Stewardship for ESE Program is a unique undergraduate program offered collaboratively by the City College of New York (CCNY) and United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU – INWEH).
The program will uniquely integrate policy foundations with engineering design to equip students to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals in an urban context.
Outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Apply ABET-defined engineering design principles to emerging urban challenges.
- Connect technical solutions to policy and regulatory frameworks, while ensuring societal equity.
- Address UN SDGs with an emphasis on urban infrastructure, resilience, and sustainability.
- Demonstrate the ability to work across disciplines (engineering + policy).
- Communicate project outcomes to both technical and policy audiences.
Program Structure:
- The program includes three required policy, seminar and capstone project components. See details of program components here.
- Certificate awarded: The program offers ESE students the option of earning The UNU Hub on R-SIRUS Undergraduate Certificate of Distinction in Sustainability Stewardship for ESE in addition to their degree.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for the UNU Hub on R-SIRUS Undergraduate Certificate of Distinction in Sustainability Stewardship for ESE, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be admitted to the ESE program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
Application Timeline
- Open application: ESE students can apply throughout the year
- Program Start: Fall 2025
How to Apply
Visit our program application page to get started:
For more information, contact us at: unu-hub@ccny.cuny.edu
