Objective


1. To develop human resources with knowledge and advance research skill in agricultural science.

2.  To cover the whole range from agricultural production through consumer need which would lead to the security of food, society, and the country as a whole. Integration of a modern bioscience, agricultural science, and other technologies is emphasized in the learning process.

3.  Doctor of Philosophy Program in Agricultural sciences (International Program) consists of various fields including Entomology, Agricultural Machinery, Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Agribussiness and Food Safety Innovation. The program is a research oriented program.

Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must have an M.S. in Agriculture or a related field and must meet the university's admissions requirements. The prior research experiences and publications in peer-reviewed journals will be advantage.

2.  Applicant must have an English examination result as required by the Higher Education Commission. (See the Graduate School announcement)

3. Qualification requirements of applicants are subject to Kasetsart University Regulations on Graduate Studies of The Graduate School, Kasetsart University.

Curriculum  (3 years : 6 semesters)

Total credits required: minimum 48 credits

1. Major courses: minimum 8 credits (audit)

     1.1. Seminar: 4 credits (audit)

           02053697 Seminar

     1.2. Major requirements: 4 credits (audit)

           02053691 Advanced Research Methods in Agricultural Sciences I    2 credits 

           02053692 Advanced Research Methods in Agricultural Sciences II   2 credits 

2. Thesis: minimum 48 credits (1-48)

                  ** Programme Specification** (มคอ.2) THAI version 



Tuition Fee for International Student

Semester 1 : 41,600 baht

Semester 2 – 6 : 36,400 baht/semester

Excluded : Bench Fees

Addition tuition fee is required if the student need more than 3 years to complete the graduation

Course descriptions

02053691 Advanced Research Method in Agricultural Sciences I

          Advanced research in agricultural science and preparation of research proposal, application for data processing and retrievals, data analysis.


02053692 Advanced Research Method in Agricultural Sciences II

         Advanced research in agricultural science, data analysis, article writing and presentation, group discussion.  Paper preparation for presentation and publication.  


02053697 Seminar

                 Presentation and discussion on current interesting topics in agricultural science at the doctoral degree level.


02053699 Thesis

                 Research at the doctoral degree level and compile into a thesis.


Joint Doctoral Degree Program

in Agricultural Sciences

between Kasetsart University and Nagoya University (Japan)


under the Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen (KU as home university)

and the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Science  (NU as host university)


Curriculum (KU as home university)

Registration at Kasetsart University

Registration at Nagoya University