Our science-based curriculum recognizes the interdependence of people and healthy ecological systems. Rubenstein School programs focus on experiential learning and inspire students to apply knowledge to real-world projects. Our graduates gain the skills needed to make change and resolve complex environmental challenges.
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Degrees and Programs
Hands-on learning, outstanding faculty, an innovative curriculum, and state-of-the-art research come together in our extraordinary outdoor laboratory and on-campus facilities. We provide a personalized experience for our tight-knit student community.
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The Rubenstein Experience
By the numbers
- nearly half our courses include field study
- over 90% of our seniors report having an internship or other experience-based learning opportunity
- 14 UVM forests and natural areas, including the summit of Mt. Mansfield
In the news
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When the Ice is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth’s Tumultuous History and Perilous Future
The Captain and Crew of the R/V Marcelle Melosira
Burlington’s Riverside Avenue Faces Ongoing Landslide Risk: UVM Study
Taking Flight
Setting the Table: Alumna Dr. Rebecca Stanfield McCown Encourages Graduates to Build Diverse Support Networks
Gone Fishin’: Ellen Marsden Retires after 26 Years with the Rubenstein School