Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 108 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International (estimated deadline). The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Feb 2027, International (estimated deadline). The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Apr 2027, National (estimated deadline). The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, International (estimated deadline). The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National (estimated deadline). The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Stillwater, United States
Disciplines
Biology
Overview
The focus of Biosystems Engineering at Oklahoma State University is to enhance the production and profitability of agricultural and biological products.
Features
- Biosystems engineers work at the interface of biology and technology to address problems and opportunities related to food, water, energy and the environment-all of which are critical to the future.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- The Doctor of Philosophy degree in biosystems engineering requires a minimum of 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree in related discipline.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you have graduated with a B.S. in an engineering from an ABET accredited program (most in the USA), a GRE is not required. If you have graduated from a foreign university, GRE scores are not required, but are helpful in evaluating applicants. There is no minimum GRE score.
- International students are required to take the TOEFL exam. Students with a B.S./MS degree from an ABET accredited biosystems or agricultural engineering program (most U.S. programs) are highly competitive for admission if their GPA is 3.0 or higher. Persons with a GPA less than 3.0 will be considered, particularly if they have two or more years of professional engineering experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 29,324 AUD / year (≈ 20,786 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 25,238 AUD / year (≈ 17,890 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 10,651 AUD / year (≈ 7,550 USD / year)
Living costs
Stillwater, United States: 1,270-1,975 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities for Biosystems Engineering are available through the scholarship search.