Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,075 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

    About

    Program Overview

    The multidisciplinary Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems serves students interested in improving the sustainability of modern food and agricultural systems. The program prepares graduates to understand the interdisciplinary and systems-based aspects of sustainability and provides them with the knowledge, leadership skills, and experience required to excel in the agricultural and food systems professions. 

    Disciplines

    College of Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career

    Possible Career Options

    This program prepares students for careers in agricultural production and food system management, rural and urban community services, education and development, as well as careers in agricultural, environmental, and economic policy and analysis. 

    Agricultural and Food Scientist

    Forensic Science Technician

    Animal Scientist

    Food Scientists and Technologists

    Plant Scientists

    Soil Scientists

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

    Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen