Overview

We find and disseminate answers to problems and discover opportunities concerning efficiency and sustainability of production, improvements in quality, and methods for safe and environmentally-sound practices.

Features

The Department of Agronomy at University of Wisconsin Madison is one of the most highly ranked and regarded departments in the nation.

We are committed to integrated research, development, teaching, and outreach to address issues of food scarcity, food quality and nutrition, environmental impact, and sustainability.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Biology

Biochemistry

Genetics

Plant Morphology, Anatomy, or Physiology

Taxonomy, Evolution, Or Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agribusiness Horticulture and Crop Science View 18 other PhDs in Agribusiness in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for graduate work are required to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an approved institution. The minimum undergraduate GPA accepted for admission with full standing is 3.0 on a 4.0 basis.

Applicants are required to use the Graduate School’s online application and follow the application procedures. This includes submitting a statement of purpose.

All applicants are required to have three letters of recommendation from persons who are able to judge the candidate’s ability to satisfactorily undertake graduate studies. If at all possible, two of the three letters should be from academic sources.

All applicants are required to have unofficial transcripts of academic records from each institution attended at time of application.

Tuition Fee

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International

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
National

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12326 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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