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 after 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:

• 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 integrates interdisciplinary knowledge to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crop production and related sciences, enabling them to address complex agricultural challenges and work effectively in diverse environments.

• Training in communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and modern agricultural technologies.

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

• The program meets labor market demands in both private and public sectors, including farms, seed companies, universities, and research institutions such as the Agricultural Research Center, National Research Centre, Desert Research Center, and the Academy of Scientific Research.

• The program outputs are aligned with national, regional, and international agricultural development needs, particularly in Arab and African countries.

• Strong academic supervision and opportunities for publishing in high-impact international journals.

• A supportive academic environment that promotes research, innovation, and sustainable agricultural development.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

• Designing and conducting scientific experiments and agricultural research

• Using statistical software and analyzing agricultural data

• Publishing scientific research in international journals

• Managing agricultural production systems and institutions efficiently

• Producing safe and high-quality field crops

Contact Information:

 Email:Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg