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: From June to August each year

February: From November to January each year

Program Duration:

Five years

Credit Hours:

Minimum: 54 credit hours

Maximum: 66 credit hours

Program Advantages:

•  Availability of highly qualified academic staff with strong expertise in research, teaching, and applied agricultural sciences at local, regional, and international levels.

• The program includes specialized courses aligned with quality education standards and labor market needs in research and applied agriculture. It also integrates interdisciplinary courses to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crop production and related sciences, enabling them to address complex agricultural problems and work in diverse environments.

• Students are trained in communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and modern technologies.

• Strong infrastructure supporting teaching and research, including a dedicated experimental farm and advanced laboratories equipped with modern scientific instruments.

• The program meets labor market needs in both private sectors (farms, seed companies, private universities) and research institutions (Agricultural Research Center, National Research Centre, Desert Research Center, Academy of Scientific Research).

• Outputs of the program are aligned with local and regional needs across Arab and African countries, supporting agricultural development through highly qualified human resources.

• Strong academic supervision and opportunities for publishing in reputable international journals.

• A supportive academic environment that fosters research, innovation, and development aligned with societal needs.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

• Designing and conducting scientific experiments and research

• Using statistical software and analyzing data

• Publishing scientific research in international journals

• Managing agricultural production institutions efficiently

• Producing safe and high-quality field crops

Contact Information:

 Email:Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg