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    Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU)

    Master in Soil Science

    Ya'an, China3 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • Tuition 35% below the typical master's
    • Applications currently open

    Introduction

    Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) in Ya'an, China, was founded in 1906 and has grown into a comprehensive institution with about 43,000 students across multiple campuses. SICAU emphasizes agricultural sciences, biotechnology and life sciences while offering a wide range of disciplines from engineering and economics to the arts. Its three campuses in Ya'an, Chengdu and Dujiangyan provide diverse learning environments, modern laboratories and extensive field and experimental sites for applied research and training.

    Academically, SICAU is known for strengths in crop and animal science, breeding, preventive veterinary medicine and agricultural engineering, with nationally recognized disciplines and extensive international collaborations. The university offers many degree programs and short-term courses tailored for international students, and maintains research partnerships with universities and institutes worldwide. Campus resources include research institutes, modern libraries and specialist training bases that support student-led projects and internships.

    SICAU welcomes international students and provides on-campus accommodation, orientation services and academic advising to support academic success and cultural adaptation. The university offers scholarships and English-taught options in selected programs, and assists students with practical arrangements for living and study. Prospective applicants should check program availability, language requirements and scholarship deadlines early, and contact international admissions to arrange application steps and arrival planning.

    About the Program

    The Master in Soil Science at Sichuan Agricultural University is a 3-year program for students who want to learn about soil science. It's a Master's degree taught in English.

    This program covers subjects like soil formation, soil fertility, and soil conservation. Students develop skills in soil analysis, experiment design, and data interpretation. They also participate in hands-on activities like field trips and lab experiments.

    Graduates can work as Soil Conservationists, Environmental Scientists, Agricultural Specialists, Soil Scientists, or Research Assistants in government agencies, research institutions, or private companies.

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    This program's tuition is 35% below the typical master's in China.

    The median annual fee for that cohort is4,483 USD per year, a comparison figure across 6,589 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    46–59
    PTE Academic
    42–49
    CEFR level
    B1/B2
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