Admissions - How To Apply
Admission Requirements
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE
- A strong background in horticulture, biology, agronomy, or other life science.
- A sponsoring faculty member in the Horticultural Sciences Department. Applicants should contact faculty doing research in the applicant’s area of interest (see Research Programs) and inquire about the availability of resources.
- A score above the minimum in one of the following English language competency exams (if native language is not English).
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): internet-based 80/ electronic 213 /paper 550.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 77.
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions - For applicants to the Horticultural Sciences graduate program
| Deadlines: Only complete application packets will be considered. Applications received after the deadline may not receive consideration for funding. |
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| Fall Semester January 15 |
Spring Semester August 1 |
Summer Semester December 1 |
Online Applications are required. Be sure to submit complete application packages to receive full consideration.
| SEND TO: Curtis Smyder Horticultural Sciences Department University of Florida PO Box 110690 Gainesville, FL 32611 |
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| SEND TO: Office of Admissions 201 Criser Hall PO Box 114000 Gainesville, FL 32611 |
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| SEND TO: UF International Student Center 1765 Stadium Road, Suite 170 HUB PO Box 113225 Gainesville, FL 32611 |
International students only. Complete after admission offer is received from our department. |