MS in Plant Sciences
at University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus, Knoxville

3.6 /5

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MS in Plant Sciences
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Overview

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MS in Plant Sciences from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 18 to 24 months. The MS in Plant Sciences program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MS in Plant Sciences at University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus is around USD 32,057 (INR 3,077,151). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹30.52 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MS in Plant Sciences

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MS in Plant Sciences
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UT
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the MS in Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus is USD 32,057 (INR 3,077,151). Moreover, the fee structure for the MS in Plant Sciences comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students should also keep in mind the extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation. They are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual.

Check the detailed information on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus MS in Plant Sciences on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 30,51,939

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.2035 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 3ʳᵈ December 2025

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MS in Plant Sciences
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UT
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants should have an UG degree from an accredited college or University with evidence of ability to do work of graduate quality.
Successful applicants to the Plant Sciences Graduate program are expected to have at least a 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 scale.
Prerequisite courses may be required if the applicants has insufficient background.
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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#48	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#176	Engineering THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#301	Physics and Astronomy QS, 2026

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Sporty

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Internships2.5

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.3

Public transportation2.8

Safety3.8

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration4.3

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MS in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2021

3.6

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Review

Tips: The university is very good, but it is more famous for its PhD programs than its undergraduate programs. This is probably because the university is a close partner of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The tuition and fees are on the higher side for a public university, and most of the scholarships were available to PhD and bachelor's students in my department.

Likes (Student Life): The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has a great campus to explore, and a wide variety of events take place on campus. There are student clubs and communities for all types of interests. The events range from sporting events to Halloween and Food Festivals to International Coffee House once in 2 weeks to Diwali, Holi, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Dislikes (Public transportation): The public transportation system is not so well connected with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. There are a few bus routes that run from the campus, and while they are affordable, they are not very convenient. The university does run a few bus routes around campus for students who live nearby.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 65250

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Environmental and Soil Sciences - Batch of 2024

3.4

Amazing faculty. Totally worth it.

Tips: Rent's gone up almost twice in the last 4 years. So a cool tip to new students: move out to either South Knoxville or near Alcoa and come by car. You will need the car anyway so take the car first and don't spend on rent. Travel more, Knoxville is beautiful.

Likes (Quality of faculty): UT's faculty are great. I mostly know graduation students and most of them do their experiments on campus. All the high-teach cutting-edge instruments are available with the right faculty members (nearby ORNL is a plus). Some of the departments, especially the engineering ones are great.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transportation is worth it if you live ~4-5 miles from campus/downtown (but the rent's pretty high around that part). Anything beyond it takes forever. Also, the hill terrain makes bike computing problematic. Transportation is affordable but it costs time.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes0 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

3.7

Financing intelligently is significant here.

Tips: I would like to mention one thing, which is pretty straightforward - if you are coming here as a Bachelors/Masters student without any scholarship, please make sure you have your financial plan ready for the necessary funds to cover your tuition fees + living expenses. Relying on campus jobs for living expenses is not reliable. Sure, you get some money, but it can help you cover your wants, not needs.

Likes (Student Life): There's always a lot of stuff that keeps happening on the campus. If you can manage your time effectively and prioritize what you like to do, you'll like your student life. There's the football season in the fall and other sports that happen in the Springs, Basketball being one of the most popular.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Knoxville does not have many options for Indian Food. It still developing, better options might come up in the future. For Non-Vegetarian, there are always options available. For Vegetarian, obviously not much. I prefer cooking 80% of the time, and doing meal prep. Cooking would be the best way to eat whatever you like at a minimal cost any day.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75000

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Chemistry - Batch of 2025

3.8

University overall is fine but depends on department to department

Tips: There is a whole cultural shift after moving here. It's totally different but in a good way. I was on scholarship but I was ready to spend it all as the living cost is high. I am fully satisfied with the university as it is one of the best in the world but being a student as well as TA workload is too much.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): Good cost of living, a nice and peaceful city. I like it here as people are really nice and helpful to each other. Big cities are also not far away and have good connectivity by road and by air. Also the weather is really nice as not too cold winters and not too hot summers.

Dislikes (Internships): Most professors don't want students to go to internships as most internships happen in the summer and professors want to spend that time in the lab. There are a lot of internship opportunities available relative to the field but getting a chance to grab those opportunities is low as your professor won't let you go for an internship.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1475

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80575

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024Read more

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