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USD 33318

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100

Application Fee

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60 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Illinois Tech's Ph.D. program in biology is tailored to fit your background and goals. Programs of study may be designed in any of the three areas of concentration: biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or microbiology. The department has state-of-the-art computer and laboratory equipment in which to conduct research in these areas.

In addition, the department constructs and operates facilities for X-ray scattering and imaging at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. The department offers graduate programs leading to Ph.D. degrees in biology, concentrating educational and research activities in the areas of biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, and microbiology. Graduate education in biology is available on either a full- or a part-time basis.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Master's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    310 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    500 Gmat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33318

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 100

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Undergraduate Student Scholarships International Undergraduate Student Scholarships Criteria:
    Open to international first-year and transfer students.
    No separate application required; considered automatically upon admission.
    Based on academic success, community involvement, and other achievements.
    Note: International students must submit a Financial Affidavit of Support to demonstrate their ability to finance their education.

    LINK: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/scholarships
    International Undergraduate Student Scholarships Amount: $40,000–$100,000 over four years.

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