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 each year

February: from November to January each year

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, and applied fields, including faculty members with high scientific competence at 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 aligned with the labor market and applied research needs. Additional interdisciplinary courses link Crop Production with related agricultural sciences, enabling graduates to develop a comprehensive perspective for addressing diverse professional challenges and working 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 infrastructure 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 studies.

•  The degree in Crop Production (Master’s/PhD) meets labor market needs 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).

•  Program outcomes are aligned with national and regional needs in Egypt, Arab, and African countries, which require highly skilled human resources to develop crop production systems, highlighting the program’s scientific and applied contribution to 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 enhance scientific outputs and ensure their relevance to 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 analyzing data.

• 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