Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- 24 - 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jun 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT — 65. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bandar Labuan, Malaysia
Disciplines
Agriculture
Overview
The Agricultural Extension Doctoral Program at University Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a gateway to excellence in the field of agricultural extension. Tailored to meet the demands of a dynamic agricultural sector, this program seamlessly integrates knowledge dissemination and community engagement with advanced agricultural practices. Students engage with a comprehensive curriculum covering agricultural extension, rural development, communication strategies, and the impact of global trends on extension services. Guided by accomplished faculty members, participants delve into cutting-edge research that contributes to the advancement of agricultural extension studies. UPM's commitment to a global perspective ensures graduates are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the dynamic extension landscape and emerge as influential leaders in empowering farmers and rural communities.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Integration of knowledge dissemination and community engagement with advanced agricultural practices.
- Rural Development: Emphasis on strategies for sustainable rural development through extension services.
- Global Perspective: Exposure to international trends and challenges in agricultural extension.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research contributing to the advancement of agricultural extension studies.
- Industry Collaboration: Connect with professionals and industry leaders for practical insights.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Agricultural Extension
- Rural Development through Extension Services
- Communication Strategies in Agriculture
- Community Engagement in Agriculture
- Technology Transfer in Agriculture
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT — 65. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's Degree by research in a field related to the Ph.D. program applied for; or
- Master's Degree by coursework in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.000; or
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.75 or equivalent to a First Class Bachelor's Degree.