Entomology (PhD) at Cornell University

Programme overview

We house the oldest entomology program in the United States and have a worldwide impact on entomological research. Our program has particular strengths in the following areas: insect-plant interactions and chemical ecology; insect-microbe interactions; pest-management and biological control; outreach, public education, and citizen science; and insect diversity and systematic entomology.

What you will study

Concentrations: Acarology, Apiculture, Applied entomology, Aquatic entomology, Biological control, General entomology (minor), Insect behavior, Insect biochemistry, Insect ecology, Insect genetics, Insect morphology, Insect pathology, Insect physiology, Insect systematics, Insect toxicology and insecticide chemistry, Integrated pest management, Medical and veterinary entomology

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; Three letters of recommendation; Academic statement of purpose; Personal statement; Resume or CV Application deadline: Fall, December 1; no spring admission

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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