Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.

Starting August 2027

Apply before Jul 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Apply before Apr 2027, International. This is an 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.

Starting January 2028

Apply before Sep 2027, International. This is an 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.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test: 115
TOEFL iBT: 94
IELTS: 6.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Biology
Agriculture

Overview

Features

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

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 115
TOEFL iBT: 94
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

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.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

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

International (Non-residents) — 52,657 AUD / year (≈ 37,326 USD / year)
Out-of-State — 52,657 AUD / year (≈ 37,326 USD / year)
Domestic (In-State) — 21,280 AUD / year (≈ 15,084 USD / year)

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette, 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.

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