Overview

Those who elect to pursue the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Program at Iowa State University are allowed to take courses in three different graduate subject matter areas, each subject contributing a minimum of nine (9) semester credits toward the 35 graduate credits required for the degree.

Learning Goals

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the interdisciplinary area of study.
Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to the interdisciplinary field of study.
Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
Interpret research results appropriately, integrating them into the existing knowledge in the discipline.
Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, and often through the use of images (tables, figures, and other forms of imagery) and electronic or other forms of media.
Articulate how the graduate program, including coursework and creative scholarship, fits into life and career goals.
Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.
Demonstrate how the scholarship conducted represents interdisciplinary synthesis of information and perspectives from at least three areas of academic research.

Programme Structure

Areas of study may be chosen from any three graduate subject matter areas at Iowa State University:

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Architecture
Environmental Sciences
Civil Engineering
Industrial Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

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International students need to apply at least 6 months prior to beginning of a term

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Agriculture Environmental Sciences View 192 other Masters in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement)
Proof of English Proficiency
Statement of Purpose, (if not sent electronically with application). This statement should discuss the three subject matter areas that you want to pursue and what your emphasis will be.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32497 USD / year

≈ 32497 USD / year
Out-of-State

30577 USD / year

≈ 30577 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12967 USD / year

≈ 12967 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 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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Scholarships Information

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