MSc

Forestry

Learn more about studying Forestry as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    14,993USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Stephen F. Austin State University says about their program:

Students who pursue a Master of Science in Forestry can choose to specialize in any of the subject areas in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry. The Master of Science in Forestry is a thesis degree program. Students must conduct a thesis research project and write and defend their thesis work.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on all secondary coursework

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Generally, all applicants must have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GPA requirements vary depending on your academic major.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL pBT

    550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test (undergraduate admission only)

    100

Several programs require a higher English proficiency level

English proficiency waivers

  • Successful completion of a U.S. academic program

    Students must have received a high school diploma, associate degree or higher from a U.S. institution within the previous two years prior to beginning studies at SFA

  • English speaking countries

    Students educated and earning a diploma or degree in these countries at the secondary or post-secondary level in English will be exempt from additional English language testing.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Course-by-course credential evaluations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Course-by-course credential evaluations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • CV
  • GRE or GMAT (depending on the graduate program you’re pursuing)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Essays

If younger than 22 years of age: a Bacterial Meningitis vaccination record, as required by Texas state law. Your verification of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination form must be completed by a licensed physician.

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Fees and funding

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$23,428 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$14,994 per year

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What is the cost of living near Stephen F. Austin State University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Stephen F. Austin State University

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