Overview

The overall objective of the PhD in Ecology program at Colorado State University is to develop students as scientists and policy makers with interdisciplinary problem-solving skills to address global challenges in the ecological sciences from local to global scales.

Students in the PhD program engage in independent and collaborative research guided by advisors in the program.

Key facts

Our unique interdisciplinary program allows students a variety of learning and networking opportunities. GDPE is jointly administered by CSU’s eight Colleges to engage students with expert faculty across multiple departments. As a Special Academic Unit within the university, GDPE offers a distinct graduate experience through both the breadth and depth of training that helps our graduates excel professionally.

The mission of the Ecology program is to provide the highest quality education in ecology through advanced training in current ecological methods, theories, controversies, applications, and teaching methods by drawing on the great depth and breadth of ecological expertise at Colorado State University and in our local community of scientists. We follow CSU’s Principles of Community in our work, which focus on inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology

Advanced Topics in Ecology

Interdisciplinary Seminar in Ecology

Research Seminar

Advanced Conservation & Evolutionary Genomics

Evolutionary Ecology

Behavioral Ecology

Theory of Population and Evolutionary Ecology

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Non-refundable application fee
Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned).
If the degree has been completed at the time of application and the transcripts do not show the degree and date awarded, a diploma must be submitted. Otherwise, you will find this requirement reflected as a required checklist item in your application, labeled “International University Leaving Certificate/Diploma.”
Transcripts of all collegiate work completed (official transcripts must be provided within your first semester before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Check with your department to determine if unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process).
Resume or curriculum vitae
Written statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Out-of-State

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14783 USD / year

≈ 14783 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

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Overview

The overall objective of the PhD in Ecology program at Colorado State University is to develop students as scientists and policy makers with interdisciplinary problem-solving skills to address global challenges in the ecological sciences from local to global scales.

Key facts

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

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Fort Collins

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