Clark University is a small private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, an hour from Boston. It is best known for psychology, geography and geographic information science, international development and management, with a free fifth-year master's for eligible graduates. Choose it for a close-knit research university with generous merit aid.
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Official website: clarku.edu
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Home to the oldest geography graduate school in the US
Sigmund Freud gave his only US lectures here in 1909
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$36,000 β $58,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes, before scholarships
$16,000 β $22,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on clarku.edu before you apply.
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
MS Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
MBA (School of Management)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
MS Geographic Information Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
Free fifth-year master's β eligible graduates take an accelerated master's tuition-free.
Geography and GIS β the oldest geography graduate school in the US, and a leader in remote sensing.
Psychology β a historic department where Freud lectured in 1909.
Small classes β around 2,300 undergraduates on a compact campus.
Graduates join Esri, Deloitte, Amazon, Boston's biotech firms and international NGOs.
STEM-designated IT and analytics master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
GIS alumni work in mapping, environmental consulting and government agencies worldwide.
Many graduates continue to PhDs in psychology, geography and the sciences.
Undergrad
15 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The compact 50-acre campus sits in Worcester's Main South neighbourhood, with residence halls, the library and academic buildings around a central green.
Worcester is a mid-sized city with moderate rent, a growing biotech sector and a big student population from its nine colleges. Boston is an hour by car or train.
Form I-20 issued by Clark
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Decision I and Early Action close 15 November 2026, and Early Decision II and Regular Decision both close 15 January 2027. Graduate deadlines are rolling, with priority dates around 1 May for fall and 1 November for spring.
Undergraduates start in the fall (late August). Most School of Management master's programmes, including IT, data analytics, the MBA and finance, admit for both fall and spring (January), while GIS and international development are fall only. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The International Students and Scholars Office issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Information technology, data analytics, the MBA, geographic information science and finance attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.5; the GRE and GMAT are optional for most programmes. Undergraduate admission is holistic, with an acceptance rate around 50%.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships worth up to around USD 30,000 a year when they apply, and eligible graduates can take a fifth-year master's tuition-free. Master's applicants receive partial merit scholarships based on their records. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.