PurDoctor of Philosophy in Agricultural EconomicsPurdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Tuition (2026/27 rates): To be confirmed
Fields: Economics

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): To be confirmed
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Feb 15, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic Statement of Purpose

Two-page limit.

CV or resume

Personal History Statement

Required for a complete fall application.

Recommendation letters x 3

References who can comment on academic/research achievements and abilities.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From each university or college attended. International applicants: original-language transcripts, certified English translation, and diploma copies with translation.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0 or equivalent required.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Master's degree completion required, with GPA 3.0 or equivalent on the international doctoral table. Same math/stat/econ prerequisite areas as the M.S., with stronger calculus expectations for Ph.D. students.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Agricultural Economics requires IELTS 7.0 (higher than the OGSPS 6.5 floor).
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (R4.0, L3.5, S3.5, W4.0) | 80 overall (R19, L14, S18, W18); OGSPS minimum for exams on or after 21 Jan 2026; department page currently quotes old-scale section floors.; Department of Agricultural Economics international minimum (same as OGSPS old-scale floors).
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE required; no minimum score set.

Application Result

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