Overview

The Agricultural Economics Doctoral Program at University Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a gateway to excellence in the field of agricultural economics. Tailored to meet the demands of a dynamic agri-food sector, this program seamlessly integrates economic principles with advanced agricultural policy analysis. Students engage with a comprehensive curriculum covering agricultural economics, farm management, policy analysis, and the impact of global trends on agricultural economies. Guided by accomplished faculty members, participants delve into cutting-edge research that contributes to the advancement of agricultural economics studies. UPM's commitment to a global perspective ensures graduates are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the dynamic agricultural landscape and emerge as influential leaders in creating sustainable and economically viable agricultural systems.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum: Integration of economic principles with advanced agricultural economics analysis.
Farm Management: Emphasis on optimizing farm resources and profitability.
Global Perspective: Exposure to international agricultural economics trends and challenges.
Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research contributing to the advancement of agricultural economics studies.
Industry Collaboration: Connect with professionals and industry leaders for practical insights.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Agricultural Economics Analysis
Farm Management and Efficiency
Agri-food Policy Analysis
Rural Development Economics
Sustainable Agriculture and Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Agriculture View 9 other PhDs in Economics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14776 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7388 MYR per semester during 24 months.
National

5776 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2888 MYR per semester during 24 months.

Local/International (MYR) semester fees:

1st: 2,887.50 / 7,387.50

2nd - 4th: 2,637.50 / 5,437.50
5th - 6th: 2,075.00 / 4,875.00
7th+: 3,075.00 / 5,375.00

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