Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Master's
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee49,000USD
- Start dateJan, Sep
- QS Ranking951-1000
Program overview
What Clark University says about their program:
Food is a fundamental human right and central to sustainable, equitable, and just community development. Food is more than nutrients – it is an ecological relationship and an expression of cultural values.
Are you ready to engage the complex social and ecological dynamics of local food systems? Are you looking for ways to contribute to innovative initiatives and social movements for food security, sovereignty, and justice?
Clark’s Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems will help you build the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to connect your career and your values. Our graduates work across the globe – in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors – to enhance sustainability and justice within food systems.
By taking foundational courses in social and environmental science and developing expertise in project management and monitoring and evaluation, students are prepared to transform institutions and systems to produce equitable and sustainable outcomes. Our dynamic studio courses and Global Learning Collaboratives provide hands-on experiences and know-how to take action.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Scholarships at Clark University
Clark automatically considers undergraduate applicants, including international students, for merit-based scholarships based on academic performance and personal qualities. International first-year and transfer students may receive merit scholarships and need-based grants.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
Clark University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Clark University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Master's programs tuition
From $15,525 to $62,700 per year
- PhD programs tuition
$10,952 per year
Please note: Although PhD programs have tuition listed, for the most part, students will receive a full scholarship and stipend depending on their positions
What is the cost of living near Clark University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,872 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,655 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $193 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $65 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $59 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $250 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $75 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $14 |
| Gym membership | $29 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and clarku.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for Clark University
Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Clark University.