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PhD of Soil and Land Resources

Coeur d'Alene, United States
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Soil and Land Resources at the University of Idaho, Taught in person on the Coeur d'Alene campus within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and carry out independent research in Soil and Land Resources
Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings
Relevant syllabus content includes: doctoral study centres on original research and a dissertation

Career outcomes

Soil and Plant Scientists
Conservation Scientists
Park Naturalists
Range Managers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Environmental Economists
Environmental Restoration Planners
Environmental Scientists and Specialists

Curriculum

A 30-credit graduate plan of study built around advanced courses in Soil and Land Resources
Arranged with a faculty adviser
Doctoral study centres on original research and a dissertation
The programme page also mentions research and laboratory work in the student experience
Full course lists are published in the University Catalog

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Four years of study (120 semester credits)
Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
A 3.0 post-graduate degree
Or faculty support letter)
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose and CV
GRE where the programme requires it
Proof of funds for the I-20

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Four years of study (120 semester credits), Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits, A 3.0 post-graduate degree, Or faculty support letter), Official transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose and CV, GRE where the programme requires it, Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
Spring
Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
English proof (the applicable IELTS score
Duolingo 115
TOEFL
PTE 58)
Recommendation letters
Statement of purpose
CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,197 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Coeur d'Alene campus
Faculty or school	College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.