International Development, Community, and Environment

About the school

The International Development, Community, and Environment is part of Clark University. The institution was established in 1887 and holds a legacy of more than 130 years. Initially, the university was an all-graduate institution, but today they offer bachelor's, certificate and doctoral programmes. The university has always strived to provide a world-class teaching experience, bring new inventions, and deliver boundary-pushing discoveries. The International Development, Community, and Environment has a special and intensive curriculum designed to prepare students to become change-makers.

Location of the School

The Clark University - International Development, Community, and Environment is located in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. The university comprises of 8 colleges and universities. The university is in close proximity to Boston, New York, and Providence.

Life at International Development, Community, and Environment

The campus of Clark University International Development, Community, and Environment is spread across an area of 72 acres with a lush green cover. The campus comprises residence halls, restored houses and apartments of varied sizes and houses. The residential areas have all the basic amenities that make life comfortable and make the students feel at home. The campus also has several dining places that cater to different types of food, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose-free and much more, depending on the dietary requirement of the student.

The campus also ensures that students are able to sustain a holistically healthy lifestyle. Thus, the campus has world-class fitness facilities such as the Kneller Athletic Center, Hurst Courts, Granger Athletic Complex, Bickman Fitness Centre, and Donahue Spring Center.

The campus also has on-campus healthcare facilities with experienced doctors who assist students throughout the day. The Center for Counselling and Personal Growth provides one-on-one counselling, short-term therapy, student groups and same-day crisis appointments. Such facilities help in the all-around growth of the students.

Additional benefits of studying at International Development, Community, and Environment

Clark University International Development, Community, and Environment also has more than 131 student-run clubs and organisations that help students learn leadership skills and get hands-on experience applying their theoretical knowledge to practical application.

The university also ensures that students can get a break from academic life; thus, there are around 17 intercollegiate varsity teams. Arts, Music, and Theatre programmes are organised on the campus. The university also provides financial aid to students through several scholarships. Students can get more than 50% scholarship on the tuition fee.

Furthermore, the college promotes diversity and inclusion; thus, students from more than 80 nations join the campus annually. The campus also provides state-of-the-art facilities for research, such as the Lasry Centre for Bioscience and the Arthur M. Sackler Sciences Centre. This provides students with opportunities to explore and experiment with new things.

Admissions criteria

While applying for a graduate programme at the university, you must fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for admission:

• Bachelor’s Degree: The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited or overseas institution. Some master’s programmes may require previous study in a particular programme

• Official Transcripts: The applicants can submit unofficial transcripts during the application review. On confirmation of admission, the applicant must submit the official transcripts. The transcripts must also have a translation in English in addition to the original document.

• Personal Statement of 800 words

• 2 Letters of Recommendation .

• Resume

The students accepted at the university must accept the following documents post-acceptance of the admission and the enrollment deposit payment. They need to submit the following documents: - A copy of the passport identification page - Bank statement for the last six months - If the bank statement is not in your name, you must fill out the Signed Affidavit of Support form

International students must submit a language test score to certify their English proficiency. - Minimum score needed in TOEFL (iBT): 85 with a minimum sub-score of 20 - Minimum score needed in PTE: 61, with a minimum sub-score of 53 - Minimum score needed in Dualingo: 120, with a minimum sub-score of 100 - Minimum overall band Score needed in IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum band of 6 across all sections - Completion of EC English B2+ Pre-Advanced Level - Completion of ELS 112

Moreover, students from certain countries are exempted from English language requirements. View the website to learn about the language requirements for each country.

Job placements

Clark University International Development, Community, and Environment prepares students to shape equitable, vibrant, and sustainable solutions for people around the globe. The college prepares the students to start fulfilling their careers through its career development centre, which works alongside the students from day one to help them plan and prepare for employment opportunities post-graduation.

The university has the platform Parker Dewey that connects students with potential employers. The platform is used to facilitate the Micro-Internship Program offered by the university. This program provides students access to internships around the year with a duration ranging from 5 to 40 hours or from 1 week to 1 month. Several Fortune 100 companies also list their sales, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Technology internships on the platform.

Some of the top internship employers include Apple, Clark Labs, The Nature Conservancy, and National Grid. The university also has another platform, 'Handshake’, which helps students connect with employers, track applicants, and register for career events. Some top employers hiring students include NASA, Conservation International, National Institute of Health, and the USDA.