Graduate Programs
Ranked No. 12 among biological and agricultural engineering graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report.
The Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is actively engaged in research, education and development of next generation scholars to address modern biological, ecological and agricultural engineering challenges.
To view deadlines, application fees, transcript information, GRE requirements and more, visit the Graduate School's website.
Degree options
The department offers comprehensive Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in biological and agricultural engineering. Research programs led by award-winning research, teaching and extension faculty are developed in the areas of biomanufacturing, ecological and natural resources engineering, digital agriculture, robotics and mechanization.
Funding support
Graduate research assistantships can be offered to graduate students. Among the other sources, funding support often comes from projects or grants awarded to department faculty. The number of supported graduate research assistantship positions in the department is limited, and their fulfillment is competitively based. Communication with individual faculty member and inquiring about open positions is possible.
Securing funding support is not required to start and submit the application. For domestic students, funding support is not required but highly recommended before the admission letter is issued. For international applicants, funding support will be required before the admission letter is issued.