PhD Horticulture at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Horticulture, PhD no longer admits new students after Summer 2026 and the program will be discontinued Fall 2032. If you have any questions, please contact the department (see contact box). The program provides graduate training leading to the doctor of philosophy in horticulture.

Department: Plant Agroecosystem Sciences | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 1), Spring (deadline September 1), Summer (deadline December 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Learning outcomes: Articulates challenges and limits with respect to knowledge within the field of horticulture. Independently formulates ideas and/or research methods to advance knowledge within the field of horticulture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. The Horticulture, PhD no longer admits new students after Summer 2026 and the program will be discontinued Fall 2032. If you have any questions, please contact the department (see contact box). Students interested in the Horticulture PhD may want to consider the Plant Science and Technology PhD , a new program as of Fall 2025. This new program replaces the Horticulture PhD. If you have any questions, please contact the department. The Horticulture graduate program accepts applications for fall, spring, and summer entry. The applicant's academic preparation should include fundamental courses in the plant sciences such as botany, bacteriology, genetics, and physiology, as well as courses in chemistry (general, organic, quantitative), physics, mathematics, and biochemistry.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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