Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before Jun 2027
- Starting May 2028
- Apply before Sep 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Vancouver, Canada
Disciplines
- Soil Science
Overview
Features
Students in the Soil Science degree at University of British Columbia are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies through either the Faculty of Land and Food Systems or Faculty of Forestry, depending upon their research interests.
Programme Structure
Research
- Landscape Architecture
- Environment Canada
- Forest Service
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Forest Innovation Investment
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.
- A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
- Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
- Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
- Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 9,961 AUD / year (≈ 9,883 CAD / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 5,671 AUD / year (≈ 5,626 CAD / year)
Living costs
Vancouver
Canada
1,603-2,707 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Soil Science.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- DFL Scholarship Program — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (Daughters for Life Foundation)
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026 (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — 50000 CAD, Deadline Not specified (Canadian Government)
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — 7000 CAD, Deadline 18 Nov 2026 (Canadian Government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Monthly Scholarship Series — 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime (MPOWER Financing)
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026 (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
- Niara Scholarships — 500 CAD, Deadline Anytime (Niara)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027 (Amber Scholar)
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (Canadian Government)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026 (IvyPanda)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027 (Salvado Law)
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — 25000 USD, Deadline 10 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026 (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (Government Of Canada)
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — 100000 CAD, Deadline Not specified (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR))
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)