Future graduate students
More than 55 faculty from nine departments and three colleges are potential research advisors. The Plant Biological Sciences program offers cutting-edge research opportunities both on campus and abroad. The program provides mentoring to help students reach their career goals working in academia, industry, governmental agencies or private organizations.
The University of Minnesota, one of the top three publicly funded research institutions in the United States, is located in the heart of the Twin Cities. Founded in 1851 by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature, the University is unusual in combining a state land-grant institution with a major metropolitan research university.
To apply please complete the University of Minnesota's Graduate School application. Please provide a clear picture of your past scholastic performance, as well as academic and research potential. The preferred performance level of GRE scores is above the 60th percentile. International students with M.S. degrees or prior research experience are given stronger consideration.
