About PhD Program,
The School of Integrative Plant Science is the largest academic unit in Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It is composed of five sections with interrelated activities in the plant sciences: Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, and Soil and Crop Sciences.
Graduate study in Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science is organized into five Graduate Fields: Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology & Plant Microbe Biology, and Soil & Crop Sciences. Together they provide unparalleled opportunities to connect disciplines, creatively solve problems, and integrate complex systems, preparing graduates for diverse careers and futures as professional and social leaders.
Scroll down for a list of frequently asked questions and contacts for each of the five fields.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA
International students complete the same Application for Graduate Admission that U.S. students do and pay the same application fee. There are additional requirements for applicants with international credentials, and you will need to show that you’ve met our English language proficiency requirement. Your application will be reviewed and considered for admission along with all of the other applications received. If you are admitted, you will need to complete our online Admission Supplement for International Students form to finalize your admission.
GRE and GMAT score requirements are set by each field of study. Consult your prospective program’s admissions requirements and contact the field directly with any questions.
PhD Funding Coverage,
A range of financial support and internal grants are available to graduate students in the five graduate fields affiliated with Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science. Financial assistance is available to MS and PhD students on a competitive basis and includes tuition, a stipend, and health insurance. Admitted PhD students and funded MS students are guaranteed a stipend during the academic year (~$30,000 for 2022-23) as well as a summer stipend (~$10,000) if they do research in the summer, as most do. If you are considering a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree be aware that the MPS is self-funded with MPS candidates responsible for all costs associated with the degree (i.e. tuition, insurance, living expenses).
Application Requirement,
Application Policies and How-to’s
Application Fees
Admissions Test Scores
Financial Certification
Education History & Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Application Status
Newly Admitted Students – All Students
Newly Admitted Students – International Students
Undocumented and DACA-mented Applicants
Application Deadline.
Application deadline is December 1, 2024.
Application Fee,
nonrefundable application fee of $105
