Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 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. English proficiency test requirements: Duolingo English Test 125; TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 69; IELTS 6.5.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Horticulture and Crop Science
Overview
They want to ensure that your time spent in the PhD in Crop Sciences programme offered at the University of Reading is as rewarding as possible.
Features
- They are internationally recognised for our research excellence and are ranked amongst the top 20 in the world for Agriculture and Forestry and 1st in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023). Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International (non-residents): 46,571 AUD / year (≈ 24,450 GBP / year).
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year).
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720-2,632 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Crop Sciences.
Available Scholarships
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant 3000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government, Location not available
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape, Location not available
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund, Location not available
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Location not available
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Junhua Li, Location not available
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Boustany Foundation, Location not available
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, IvyPanda, Location not available
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online, Location not available
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026, educations.com, Location not available
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026, Admit Lab, Location not available
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Merit-based, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Salvado Law, Location not available
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Need-based, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Anonymous Hope Fund, Location not available
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Location not available
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9, Location not available
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Location not available