Soil Science, M.S.
at UW Madison, Madison

4.0 /5

(11 Reviews)

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Soil Science, M.S.
at
UW Madison
Overview

Soil Science, M.S. at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular program among Indian students. For admission to this course, which has 18 to 24 months, an Indian student needs to be eligible and submit documents. The documents to be submitted are academic qualifications, standardised text and language test score, resume and others. English language tests accepted by the university such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The first-year tuition fee for this course at the time of admission is USD 25,523 (INR 2,449,953). Also, there is regular spending on food, travel, staying, books, supplies and others.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹24.26 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

Soil Science, M.S.

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Soil Science, M.S.
at
UW Madison
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the University of Wisconsin-Madison Soil Science, M.S. fee structure. In addition to tuition costs students should budget for

housing
food
other utilities

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by University of Wisconsin-Madison. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of USD 25,523 (INR 2,449,953) for University of Wisconsin-Madison. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Soil Science, M.S..

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 24,25,987

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 8ᵗʰ December 2025

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Soil Science, M.S.
at
UW Madison
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have a UG 4 year degree other than that a foundation in the basic sciences is essential for graduate study in soil science as 3 year UG degree followed by completed PG degree other than that
3 year UG degree followed by certain PG diplomas that are either AIU or AICTE
A UG GPA of 3 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours other than that
A PG degree with a UG GPA of 3 is required
Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3 for a UG/PG degree
Prerequisite Courses as
Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Introduction to Statistical Methods
Advanced General Chemistry
and Fundamentals of Analytical Science
General Chemistry
General Physics
Introductory Biology
Plant Physiology
General Ecology
Introduction to Biochemistry
General Biochemistry
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IELTS

Marks - 7/9
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Soil Science, M.S.
at
UW Madison
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#9	Chemical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#45	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#70	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2026

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Soil Science, M.S.
at
UW Madison
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

27% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.8

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3.6

Shubham mehta Verified Icon

Computer Science B.S - Batch of 2021

3.9

Uw-Madison as a haven for CS.

Tips: One of the best colleges in the country. Very amazing crowd. The city feels dreamy during summers. It also has some amazing faculty and expertise in many courses, which allows you to learn from industry superstars right in college. I did not avail myself of any scholarships, but I know there was a university portal that allowed you to avail yourself of scholarships, and many of my friends were able to avail themselves of it. Nothing too big; it was somewhere between $5k and $15k. Very satisfied w my country and university. The course was maybe a little too liberal arts focused, and I would have liked a more CS-targeted major.

Likes (Internships): 1. There is a lot of guidance available from the student body. It's a university with a huge number of students and alums, which gives a great chance to intimately learn how to prep and apply and also referrals from alums when looking for internships. 2. Yes - all internships are relevant to CS. To be fair, that's the only way it's allowed on an F1 visa in the USA. The internship was a great way to learn industry practices.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I think the chance of permanently setting in the USA has less to do with college and more to do with just getting a company that promptly applies for your visa and ultimately PERM processing. I think my chances with a company that promptly applied for it are still about 60%. I don't think I personally want to permanently immigrate to the USA.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2100

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 67000

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026Read more

Anonymous

MS in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.6

Vibrant and engaging student life.

Tips: There is definitely a cultural shift that you'll experience especially if you are like me and have only lived in India your entire life. It takes some time getting used to but it's not all that difficult. Scholarships are usually awarded by the university itself during admission. I am satisfied with the university and the course.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty at UW Madison are very friendly and approachable. They have office hours during which they entertain any questions wrt projects or the subject itself. Faculty in my department especially ensure that we answer live quizzes during class hours ourselves. Nationality wise, UW Madison has 22% of its total faculty consisting of various racial/ethnic groups.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Companies in Madison known for hiring large numbers are Epic Systems, Fetch and other tech, engineering and healthcare firms. These major players used to sponsor visas but that trend has reduced over the last few years. Packages range from 70,000 to 1,50,00 for software or IT roles.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1050

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90000

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025Read more

Anonymous

Computer Science B.S - Batch of 2026

3.1

A positive start to my Computer Science journey at UW-Madison.

Tips: The transition for me was quite smooth and did not face any problems moving into dorms setting up bank accounts or getting a SIM card. I didn't apply for any scholarship. I'm pretty happy with how UW-Madison has been raising up the ranks in Computer Science in the US. I like this course and is a great experience to pursue it at UW-Madison.

Likes (Safety): There's a programme Safewalker that UW-Madison offers its students. This service offers an important safety resource where you could call them and they accompany you on foot from your location to your destination. This service is only available at night from about 7-8 pm to 1-2 am.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The post-study job opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison may not stand out significantly from other leading universities in the US, but the computer science programme still offers a solid pathway for students to secure employment after graduation.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3000

Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85000

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Research) - Batch of 2025

4.2

Great university with unique events and great staff.

Tips: There was a cultural shift for sure. It is handy to know seniors or friends who are already here to help settle in. I did not avail of any scholarships. The faculty is very approachable and always ready to discuss any topic with you and clear your doubts. What I found unique was the use of research papers that involve state-of-the-art technologies rather than traditional old textbooks. The faculty is very diverse, as are the students. I am extremely satisfied with my college as it is in the top five in the country for my course of ECE.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time jobs are available on campus, but most require prior experience. I applied for jobs like cashier or cafe team member and got rejected. If you are willing to be a culinary assistant or dishwasher, it can be easier to get a job. Part-time work is according to your class schedule, and the pay varies from 15 to 20 dollars an hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024Read more

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Rishabh Jain Verified Icon

Computer Science B.S - Batch of 2025

3.9

College is about what you take out of it.

Tips: I've become more independent and mature since coming to this university. I didn't get any scholarships, and there are very few available for international students. The weather is harsh, especially in the winter months, which can be depressing. I'm satisfied with the course, but it hasn't been extraordinary.

Likes (Part time work): I was able to find a part-time job at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before I even got there. The university has a job portal that lists all the available on-campus jobs. The portal is well-maintained and regularly updated with new job postings. The pay is quite good.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The campus job fair and advisors are not very useful in finding jobs and internships. There are hundreds of companies at the job fair, but very few actually hire from the fair. The fairs are only good as an introduction to potential employers.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1350

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 83950

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2024Read more

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Soil Science, M.S.
at
UW Madison
Highlights

Soil Science, M.S. is offered by College of Agricultural and Life Sciences under University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.