Master in Sustainable Food Systems Bsagls

Tuition comes to 29,784 USD per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 31, 2027.

Direct, hands-on experience at the Soil Stewards Farm serves as the cornerstone of this degree, where students actively produce, market, and distribute food as part of their training. By bridging the gap between theoretical science and practical application, the curriculum prepares you to tackle the growing global demand for resilient agricultural systems and sustainable food distribution cycles.

This Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Life Sciences is designed for those eager to reimagine how we grow, transport, and consume nutrition. You will examine the food delivery cycle from multiple angles, including food chemistry, safety, policy, and natural resource conservation. By utilizing on-campus plant science farms and computer-controlled greenhouses, you gain the technical proficiency required to lead in a field that is critical to our future security.

Why this program matters

Beyond the classroom, you will engage in undergraduate research and complete a professional internship, ensuring you graduate with a robust portfolio of real-world skills. As a recognized STEM program, this degree provides international students with a competitive edge, potentially qualifying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

In Moscow, students study on an ivy-covered campus within a supportive and welcoming community. Campus life includes clubs, sports, housing, dining, lectures, performances and showcases. The university also offers online classes through Campus 360 and in-person study locations in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, giving students options beyond the Moscow campus.

The University of Idaho is Idaho’s first and only Carnegie R1 research university. Its academic offerings cover more than 200 areas of study, including agriculture, anatomy, fine arts and business administration. Learning is connected to hands-on experience, internships and career pathways, with research activity that includes using artificial intelligence to track wildfire spread and work related to nuclear energy law.

International students are among the applicant groups served through the university’s admissions process, alongside first-year, transfer and graduate students. Financial support includes scholarships, financial aid and low tuition, while housing and dining options are available on campus. Students can build connections with fellow Vandals through campus activities, explore opportunities across Idaho and take part in the university’s statewide footprint.