BS

Sustainable Food Systems

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    42,470USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #575

Program overview

What the University of Delaware says about their program:

Feed the world. Protect the planet. As the world's population swells over 10 billion people, we need leaders to face the daunting challenge of how to sustainability feed the world. With exciting, hands-on courses like Hydroponic Food Production, our faculty educate you to approach key food system challenges critically and innovatively — from agriculture and production, processing, retail consumption and waste. Sustainable food businesses, nonprofits and policymakers need more thinkers, strategists, planners and activists to help lead the population in utilizing, yet preserving our precious natural resources.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Completion of secondary school

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79 for direct admission (tests taken before January 21, 2026); 4 for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test

    110+

  • Cambridge English Assessment

    B2 First/171

  • PTE Academic

    53

  • EIKEN

    Grade 1 Pass or Pre-1 Pass

  • South Korea CSAT English

    1

  • TOEFL Essentials

    8

English proficiency waivers

  • Alternative ways to demonstrate English proficiency

    SAT Reading and Writing score of 550; ACT English score of 24; GCE/GCSE/IGCSE or O-Level English First Language at C or higher (6-9); IB English Language and Literature at 6; or three or more years of non-ESL English courses in an accredited U.S. high school with grades of B or higher.

  • Applicants who do not meet direct-admission English levels may apply for conditional admission through UD's Academic Transitions programme; TOEFL or IELTS scores are not required to apply for that route.

Documents required

  • Official transcripts and examination results from all secondary and post-secondary study
  • English proficiency test scores, where required
  • Certified English translations for documents issued in another language
  • Credential evaluation from the International Education Research Foundation (IERF) for applicants to the Lerner College of Business and Economics or College of Engineering
  • Official sealed transcripts before enrolment
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Required grades

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  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.50

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit official transcripts or examination results for all completed secondary and post-secondary study.

Tests and examinations

  • Meet an accepted English-language proficiency route. Direct-admission standards include TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo English Test 110.

How to apply

Scholarships at University of Delaware

  • International student scholarships

    Official page

    The University of Delaware publishes scholarship information for international students, including merit-based awards for eligible undergraduate applicants. Students are considered according to UD’s published admissions and scholarship criteria.

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Fees

University of Delaware provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Delaware encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near University of Delaware?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,391
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,277
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$100
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$51
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$60
Monthly grocery basket$202
Books and study supplies (monthly)$104
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$13
Gym membership$42

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and udel.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Delaware

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