📖Introduction

Clarkson University is a prestigious private research institution situated in Potsdam, New York. Founded in 1896, the university has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education and research. Offering a diverse range of programs in engineering, business, sciences, healthcare, and liberal arts, Clarkson provides a comprehensive and rigorous academic experience for its students.

At Clarkson University, innovation and hands-on learning are at the core of its educational approach. The university's emphasis on experiential learning, research opportunities, and industry partnerships equips students with practical skills and knowledge to thrive in their careers. With a strong sense of community and small class sizes, Clarkson fosters close interactions between students and faculty, ensuring personalized attention and support for each individual. Graduates from Clarkson emerge as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders ready to make significant contributions to their professions and society at large.

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📚About the Program

The first step in effective communication: using the right tools to reach your audience. The Bachelor of Science in Communication, Media and Design blends the art of storytelling with the science and technology behind emerging modes of communication. At Clarkson, you'll work in a wide range of fields, learning to build compelling experiences that move readers, listeners and viewers. Whether you're writing text, capturing video, building a website, launching a social media campaign — or all of the above — you'll learn what techniques work best and when to use them. Our curriculum offers forward-thinking approaches to solving problems across disciplines such as science, technology, the arts, healthcare and beyond. And, you'll do it while getting the kind of hands-on experience and attention that's possible only in a small, close-knit department like ours. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Clarkson is a place for makers. In this program, you'll combine technical know-how with foundational classes in communication, public speaking and rhetoric.
Digital video production
Environmental communication
Front-end development for the web
Public relations
Short film screenwriting
Social media
Sound design
Science journalism
Typography and design
User-experience design

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🏫About Clarkson University

Clarkson University is a renowned private research institution nestled in the scenic region of Potsdam, New York. Since its establishment in 1896, Clarkson has been committed to delivering a top-notch education and fostering a culture of innovation. The university offers a wide array of programs spanning engineering, business, sciences, health sciences, and liberal arts, empowering students with diverse academic interests to pursue their passions. At Clarkson University, experiential learning lies at the heart of the educational journey. With numerous opportunities for research, internships, and co-op experiences, students gain practical skills and industry exposure, preparing them for successful careers upon graduation. The close-knit campus community, characterized by small class sizes and engaged faculty, ensures personalized attention and mentorship, enhancing students' academic and personal growth. Clarkson's collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit encourages students to think critically and embrace innovation, creating a learning environment that nurtures the next generation of forward-thinking leaders and problem solvers.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

376 RMB

Tuition fee:

57,950 USD per year

231,800 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • Result of International Standard Tests (SAT/IB/ACT/A-level/etc)
  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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