Phytosanitary Technology

• Knows how to develop technology and conduct real-time monitoring, including the creation of regional on-line support and decision-making systems for agricultural producers.
• Knows how to develop technology and conduct real-time monitoring, including the creation of regional on-line support and decision-making systems for agricultural producers.
• Has professional knowledge in the field of protection of ornamental crops and floriculture of open and closed soils, integrated methods of protection of ornamental crops from pests and diseases.
• Knows the methods of scientific research and the specifics of their use in solving problems in agricultural production, is aware of current trends in the development of agricultural science, the essence and principles of scientific research. Uses methods of planning and techniques of conducting field experience, the main stages of research work.
• Possesses modern methods of phytosanitary monitoring and diagnostics of agroecosystems according to the periods of formation of elements of the crop structure. Principles of complementarity in the development of phytosanitary systems and technologies for plant protection from harmful organisms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Molecular genetic methods of plant protection
• Protection of ornamental plants from pests and diseases
• Biotechnological methods of protection and quarantine of plants
• Phytosanitary technologies of cultivation of agricultural crops

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: 87

Other requirements

General requirements

• an application addressed to the head of the organization, which indicates the city where they will take the entrance exam in a foreign language;
• a copy of the identity card;
• a copy of the education certificate;
• a copy of the certificate of passing the test for the programs specified in paragraph 14 of these Model Regulations (if any);
• the list of scientific and scientific-methodical works (in case of their availability);
• six photos measuring 3x4 centimeters;
• medical certificate form 086-U;
• a personal sheet on personnel records or another document confirming the work activity, certified by the personnel service at the place of work.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Astana, Kazakhstan

476-699 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Phytosanitary Technology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027