Overview

About the program

The Forestry and Environmental Resources program focuses on scientific inquiry into basic cellular issues, broader inquiries into forestry or natural resource factors that affect specific plant or animal species, certain environments, entire ecosystems and the planet as a whole.

Our outstanding research facilities, extensive outreach and industry activities and faculty expertise make North Carolina State University an ideal place to pursue a Ph.D.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forest Measurements
Tree Physiology
The Practice of Silviculture
Forest Management
Applied Forest Ecology: Natural Forest Silviculture
Forest Resource Policy
Woodland Stewardship
Forest Economics
Watershed and Wetlands Hydrology
Wildland Fire Science
Forest Operations and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Forestry Environmental Sciences View 28 other PhDs in Natural Resource Management in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into any of the graduate programs in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is contingent upon a faculty mentor agreeing to serve as the applicant’s advisor.
Students with backgrounds in the biological, physical and social sciences can be admitted directly into our graduate program. For entering graduate students who do not have a forestry or natural resources background, it is possible to take any necessary background courses needed in science, mathematics and specialty areas either in advance or as part of the graduate student program.
Your personal statement (1-2 pages) should focus on your professional interests and how this degree will help you meet those interests and goals.
Please also attach your resume (1-2 pages) to your application.
All applicants will need to provide three recommendations and transcripts as per the Graduate School requirements.

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

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Forestry and Environmental Resources.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About