Overview
Key Features
The Biosystems Engineering program from The University of Arizona is developing innovative systems to sustainably feed an increasing population through cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and the drive to make a difference in the world. We build sustainable solutions that create resilience among society, the environment, and the economy.
Our vision: BE will be a world leader known for developing technologies and systems for the safe production of food, bioenergy, bioproducts, and biological information for sustainable use of arid and semi-arid environments. Students, constituents, and professionals will come from across the world to participate in our programs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioproducts; Biosensors
- Controlled Environment
- Mechanization & Automation
- Remote Sensing & Precision Agriculture
- Sensors & Controls; Renewable Energy
- Water Resources & Irrigation systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.3
- GRE: 138 (verbal), 151 (quantitative), 3 (analytical)
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Must hold a B.S. or M.S.
- Meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirements of 3.3
- Candidates who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements applications will not be considered for review.
- Complete the GRE Exam.
- Upload 3 letters of recommendation
- Applicants must upload unofficial pdf versions of all transcripts when submitting their application in our GradApp system.
- International students must follow the Graduate College language test requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 33,011 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 33,011 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,916 AUD / year (≈ 12,700 USD / year)
Living costs
Tucson, United States: 1,171–1,608 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
