BSc

Agriculture Plant Sciences to Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences

Learn more about studying Agriculture Plant Sciences to Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
20,379USD
Start date
Jan, Aug

Program overview

What California State University, Monterey Bay says about their program:

If you transferred into CSUMB as an AS-T certified student in Agriculture Plant Sciences, you must complete the following courses for a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences. If you are unsure about your transfer status, please talk to an advisor.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Equivalent of a 2.40 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in high school
High school diploma equivalent or certificate of graduation
Official high school transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades)
National Test Scores (if required by home country)
SAT or ACT scores required for students who graduate from a US high school or a US accredited international school

Postgraduate academic requirements

Must have a GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 units completed - some programs required a higher GPA's
Official university or college transcript (the official record of marks/scores/grades)
GRE or GMAT, depending on major
Some programs require subject tests, secondary application information, resume, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose

English proficiency

Undergraduate

TOEFL
61, or paper-based score of 500
IELTS
6.0
PTE
45
Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB
University English Proficiency test

Postgraduate

TOEFL
80, or paper-based score of 550
IELTS
6.5
PTE
65
Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB
University English Proficiency test

Documents required

Academic records
Proof of financial Support
Proof of English proficiency
Health insurance fee is mandatory to all F-1 and J-1 visa applicants as a condition of registration and continued enrollment in CSU

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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
US$16,647 per year
Graduate tuition
US$15,600 per year

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What is the cost of living near California State University, Monterey Bay?

Category	Cost (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass	$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership	$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for California State University, Monterey Bay

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements