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    Master of Arts in Botany

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    Lawrence, USMAIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $33,632.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    47%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    33
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas is a 33-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Lawrence, US. Tuition is $33,632 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program focuses on plant biology within ecology and evolutionary biology, involving research on plant systematics, diversity, ecology, and evolution using herbarium specimens and field studies.

    Focus: research
    Biology #39 (US News)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for your application. You may choose to submit GRE scores if you feel they help inform your academic abilities. However, choosing not to submit scores will not affect your chances of admission.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min KU English Proficiency requirements as well as alternate means of satisfying the requirement can be found on the Graduate Admissions English Proficiency page (https://gradapply.ku.edu/english-requirements). Outgoing TOEFL iBT scale: Total score of 80 with no part score below 20 (Full Proficiency); Total score of 55 with no part score below 13 (Admission Proficiency).
    IELTS
    required
    Min KU English Proficiency requirements as well as alternate means of satisfying the requirement can be found on the Graduate Admissions English Proficiency page (https://gradapply.ku.edu/english-requirements). IELTS-Academic: Total score of 6.5 with no part score below 6.0 (Full Proficiency); Total score of 5.5 with no part score below 5.0 (Admission Proficiency).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), potential 24 months STEM OPT

    $11,746.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas is $33,632 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas?
    Master of Arts in Botany at University of Kansas reports an acceptance rate of approximately 47%.