Overview

Key Features

The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences gives our graduate students a stimulating education and research experience for students seeking M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in soil and crop sciences.

Graduate programs are developed in applied and basic sciences to understand soil, crop and environmental systems, to improve production and management efficiency of food, feed, and biomass crops, and apply soil and crop sciences to problems of environmental quality.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crop science

Plant biotechnology, genetics, and breeding

Soil science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Soil Science Horticulture and Crop Science View 24 other PhDs in Soil Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress.
A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required from previous instructors or employers who are able to comment on your abilities and potential for graduate study. You may provide contact information for up to five (5) recommenders.
Statement of Purpose
Recommendations
Resume of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
English Proficiency – Official Test Scores (for international students only)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 36 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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