Admission Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Research Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences from an Egyptian university or an equivalent degree recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities. The period since obtaining the master’s degree must not exceed ten years. Applicants must enroll in the same specialization as their master’s degree within the same department. If applying from a different specialization, they must complete at least 30 credit units from master’s-level courses in the new specialization with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (Very Good), in addition to PhD coursework.

Target Applicants:

Egyptian and international students.

Application Periods:

Applications are accepted twice a year:

October Intake: From June to August each year

February Intake: From November to January each year

Program Duration:

Five years

Credit Hours:

Minimum: 54 credit hours

Maximum: 66 credit hours

Program Advantages:

• Focuses on agricultural and economic development issues, food and agricultural policies, feasibility studies for agricultural projects, agricultural business management, sustainable use of limited agricultural resources, and climate change challenges. These studies are crucial for addressing regional issues such as population growth, rising food demand, water scarcity, climate constraints, and geopolitical risks affecting the Arab region.

• Features a strong curriculum aligned with modern developments in agricultural economics, with interdisciplinary collaboration across the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Environmental Studies at Ain Shams University. It includes distinguished faculty members with extensive experience in teaching, research, and consultancy at both national and international levels.

• Promotes interdisciplinary research and integration across academic departments to align with societal development needs.

• Responds to increasing societal demand for experts capable of analyzing agricultural resource markets and related industries such as fertilizers, plant nutrients, seeds, and pesticides.

• Enhances students’ capabilities in using modern information systems, data analysis, and scientific reporting, preparing them effectively for the labor market and research environments.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

• Advanced training in economic theory

• Strong skills in econometrics and data analysis

• Ability to evaluate agricultural and food projects and policies

• Critical thinking and ability to propose alternative policy solutions

Contact Information:

 Email:Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg