Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers have a passion for using engineering skills to solve agricultural problem. Agricultural Engineers design equipment and facilities that increase agricultural productivity while protecting the environment. Most employment opportunities are located regionally in production agriculture areas.

Agricultural Engineers will continue to be in high demand for as long as there is a need for food production. Agricultural engineers work in a wide variety of settings. Projects include: designing tractors and other agriculture and off-highway equipment, planning climate control systems that increase the comfort and productivity of livestock, creating systems for animal waste disposal, integrating artificial intelligence and geospatial systems, improving efficiency in fertilizer application and automating harvesting systems. Many graduates balance their career while continuing help with farming operations.

• Prefer hands-on learning experiences
• Enjoy learning how things work and solving problems
• Enjoy working in agriculture environment, including outdoors
• Like the idea of inventing creative new solutions to real problems
• Are looking for a personal connections with teachers

Minimum average of 65 on the 100 point grading scale.

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11 and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the Tawjihi original and in English.

• Designing the next generation of agriculture vehicles, which will include automation.
• Designing irrigation and drainage systems that protect and preserve surface and ground water quality.
• Designing innovative livestock facilities to improve animal comfort, air quality and efficiency and profitability for producers.
• Design and manage the processing facilities to turn commodities, like corn, soybeans and milk, into high value products such as plastics, fuel, specialty feeds and high quality foods.

• Complete application.
• Submit English Proficiency.
• Submit all academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas (including secondary and post-secondary).
• Complete and submit the Financial Certification Form.
• Submit Current Bank Documents to support the amount listed on the Financial Certification*.
• Submit a copy of your passport biographical page.
• Submit a copy of your I-20.