Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- students must complete degree requirements within 10 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, 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.
- Apply before Mar 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, 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.
- Apply before Mar 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.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jul 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
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Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Raleigh, United States
Disciplines
Soil Science
Overview
You will have the opportunity to study and do research with world-class faculty in outstanding laboratory and field facilities.
Graduate students may specialize in the following sub-disciplines: soil physics; soil chemistry; soil microbiology and biochemistry; soil fertility and plant nutrition; soil genesis, morphology and classification; and soil, water and land management and conservation.
Students can also incorporate other disciplines into their work, presenting outstanding opportunities to focus on issues of interest.
Careers
Graduate education opportunities in Soil Science at North Carolina State University prepare students for careers with public and private organizations in soil, agricultural, environmental, and natural resource sciences.
Our graduates find employment opportunities with private sector firms, government organizations, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Soil Physics
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Microbiology
- Soil Fertility
- Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification
- Doctoral Supervised Teaching
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the baccalaureate (BS) or master’s (MS) level is required. However, exceptions may be made for master’s applicants with a very strong GPA in science classes, an exceptional track record in their final two years, or substantial post-baccalaureate work experience.
- Soil science is a rigorous STEM discipline and students accepted will typically have a BS or MS degree in soil science, or closely related fields, with strong preparation in the biological and physical sciences. Research experience is essential for students joining the PhD program.
- Admissions are competitive and subject to adequate funding for research assistantships.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Applies to you — Non-residents — 17,704 AUD / year ≈ 12,607 USD / year
- Out-of-State — 17,704 AUD / year ≈ 12,607 USD / year
- Domestic — Applies to you — In-State — 5,742 AUD / year ≈ 4,089 USD / year
Living costs — Raleigh, United States
1,524-2,602 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Soil Science.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Independent provider
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Grant 40000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Education USA
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Grant 25600 USD — Deadline Not specified — Government of the Republic of Lithuania
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships — Grant 40000 AUD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026 — American Australian Association (AAA)
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Grant 20000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Education USA
- The Fulbright Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Grant 300000 HKD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026 — Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 01 Nov 2026 — Education USA
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Grant 30000 USD — Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Grant 30000 USD — Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- Hope For Addiction Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — Samba Recovery
- Hope for Humanity Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 10 Feb 2027 — The Estevez Group
- The Marietta Blau Grant — Grant 1580 EUR — Deadline Not specified — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 08 Feb 2027 — Blossom Law
- Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Jan 2027 — Digital Responsibility
- The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — The Crowder Law Firm
- Saving Smiles Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 02 Dec 2026 — Alexandria Dental Art
- Tatra Banka Scholarship — Grant 5000 EUR — Deadline 30 Jun 2027 — Education USA
- Uplifting Communities Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline 28 Sep 2026 — The Law Office of Donald L. Bell
- Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 07 Dec 2026 — Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Don't Text and Drive Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026 — Digital Responsibility
- Building Bridges Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026 — The National Parent Volunteer Association
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program — Grant 10000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Anytime — MPOWER Financing
- Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye — Grant 50000 USD — Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- The Higher Foundation Grant — Grant 500 USD — Deadline Anytime — The Higher Foundation
- Community Leaders Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 02 Feb 2027 — Spencer & Associates
- Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.
- The Higher Foundation Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Anytime — The Higher Foundation
- College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Sep 2027 — College JumpStart Scholarship
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — U.S. government
- Young Scholar's Award — Grant 400 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026 — SETC
- Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship — Grant 1250 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026 — SHAPE America
- Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC
- InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 15 Jan 2027 — Aero Law Center
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Amber Scholar
- From Conflict to Growth Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — Happy Even After
- General Named Endowed Scholarships — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — United Methodist Church
- Young Legal Professionals Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 15 Feb 2027 — Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett
- Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — NextLaw PLLC
- Design Competition Awards — Grant 125 USD — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — SETC
- Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship — Grant 500 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.
- Aaliyah Lee Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — The National Parent Volunteer Association
- Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 15 Oct 2026 — SETC
- Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas
- Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund — Grant 10000 USD — Deadline 19 Mar 2027 — Blumenthal Performing Arts
- Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Staten Island Injury Lawyers
- George Garrett Award — Grant 2000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Association of Writers & Writing Programs
- Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026 — Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine
- Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Jul 2027 — Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers
- The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 01 Apr 2027 — Haque Law
- STEM Supplemental Award — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline Not specified — U.S. government
- Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026 — Puget Law Group
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios — Grant 40000 USD — Deadline Not specified — Education USA
- CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 10 Oct 2026 — CouponBirds
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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