PhD Arid Lands Resource Sciences at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The unique Arid Lands Resource Sciences doctoral program is aimed at addressing the complex problems of sustainability of arid lands. In addition to preparing you for specialized work in academic and non-academic settings, the Ph.D. program provides unparalleled research opportunities in areas such as international development; famine and food security; land use and policy; sustainable agriculture systems; carbon sequestration; globalization; civil conflict;

Faculty: Graduate College | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

CURRICULUM Total Credits Required by the Graduate College Credits beyond Masters Degree: 36* Dissertation Credits: 18 Credits Required for Minor: 9 – 15* (varies by Department/Program) Minimum: 63 – 69 * Graduate College policy requires that at least ½ (one-half) of these units receive a letter grade of A, B or C.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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