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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Kentucky is a research degree granted on the basis of broad knowledge of engineering applications in biology and medicine and an in-depth study in a specific area leading to a dissertation reflecting original and independent work by the candidate.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Food Process Engineering

Bioenvironmental

Controlled Environment

Bioprocessing

Machine Systems Automation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Biology Agriculture View 52 other PhDs in Agriculture 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

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General requirements

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Statement to include the graduate studies area of interest and plan of study.

Three letters of recommendation from those who can speak to your academic potential.

A minimum TOEFL (internet-based) of 94 IELTS score of 7.0 or an acceptable alternate by the Director of Graduate Studies or the Department Chair. Scores must be no more than two years old.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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