Overview

The Agricultural Engineering M.Sc. at the University of Georgia is designed to equip students with advanced technical expertise to solve complex challenges in food, fibre, and feed production. This programme bridges the gap between bench-scale research and field-scale engineering solutions, ensuring graduates can address modern agricultural demands. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasises problem definition, original research presentation, and sophisticated data analysis.

Why Agricultural Engineering at the University of Georgia?

The programme preserves a long-standing legacy of excellence in agricultural research while integrating modern engineering methodologies. Students have access to the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural & Mechanical Engineering, which fosters an interdisciplinary environment. The college boasts significant growth in research funding and features faculty members who have received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards. Facilities like the Driftmier Engineering Center provide a dedicated space for innovation and practical application.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 30182 per year
National fee: USD 30182 per year
Local fee: USD 9808 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around two primary emphasis areas: Food Systems Engineering and Natural Resource Management. Students must complete a minimum of 33 credit hours, including core graduate coursework and a seminar. The thesis option focuses on research training, while the non-thesis track emphasises professional practice through a project-based approach.

Modules may include:

Advanced Biomaterials
Heterogeneous Reactor Design and Bio-Catalysis
Finite Element Analysis
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Linear Systems
Feedback Control Systems
Sensors & Transducers
Industrial Control Systems
Advanced Microcontrollers

Careers with Agricultural Engineering

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional roles across the agricultural and environmental sectors. The programme's focus on engineering solutions for postharvest processing and production problems makes alumni highly sought after by industries involved in food systems and natural resource management. Statistics indicate that a high percentage of graduates from the college find relevant employment within six months of completing their studies, often securing roles in design, data analysis, and system optimization.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Agriculture View 704 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Completion of a B.S. and M.S. (for Ph.D. applicants) with minimum GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) from an ABET accredited program or program in a related field. The average undergraduate GPA and graduate GPA of recent accepted students is 3.4 and 3.6, respectively. Average Quantitative GRE scores of recent accepted students range near the 80th percentile.

Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores that are not more than two years old. Applicants who have received degrees from accredited institutions in the U.S. or from institutions in countries where English is the primary language (see list here) are usually are not required to submit the TOEFL (or IELTS) scores.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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