Admission Requirements:

The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences from an Egyptian university, or an equivalent degree from an academic institute recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities, with a minimum overall grade of Good. The average grade in specialization courses must be no less than Very Good, provided that no more than 15 years have passed since obtaining the bachelor’s degree.

Target Applicants:

Egyptian and international students.

Application Periods:

Twice per year

October: from June to August annually

February: from November to January annually

Program Duration:

Four years

Credit Hours:

Minimum: 38 credit hours

Maximum: 47 credit hours

Program Advantages:

•  Availability of highly qualified academic staff with strong expertise in research, academic teaching, and applied fields, with faculty members of high scientific competence at the local, regional, and international levels.

•  Students enrolled in the Crop Production program (Master’s/PhD) study a set of courses designed in accordance with quality assurance standards and closely linked to the labor market and applied research. Additional interdisciplinary courses are included to integrate Crop Production with related agricultural sciences, enabling graduates to develop a comprehensive understanding of diverse professional challenges and work effectively in different environments.

•  The program includes courses that enhance communication skills, teamwork, leadership, research team management, and the use of modern technologies.

•  Availability of strong academic and research facilities for field and laboratory experiments, as the department is affiliated with a research farm that has produced hundreds of international research publications, in addition to advanced laboratories equipped with the latest scientific instruments and research technologies for postgraduate students.

•  The degree in Crop Production (Master’s/PhD) meets labor market requirements in both the private sector (farms, seed production companies, private universities) and the research sector (Agricultural Research Center, National Research Centre, Desert Research Center, Academy of Scientific Research).

•  The program outputs align with national and regional needs in Arab and African countries, which require highly skilled human resources to develop crop production systems, highlighting the program’s scientific and applied role in serving these societies.

•  The program offers distinguished academic and research supervision with opportunities for publication in reputable international journals.

•  The program provides a supportive academic environment for research, development, and innovation to improve scientific outcomes and ensure alignment with environmental and societal needs by preparing specialized researchers and academics.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

• Designing and conducting scientific experiments and research.

• Managing agricultural institutions for field crop production.

• Using statistical software and data analysis tools.

• Publishing high-quality research in international journals.

• Efficient management of crop production institutions and organizations.

• Producing safe and high-quality food from field crops

Contact Information:

 Email:Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg