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About Us Agricultural Science

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The Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences was established on July 23, 1979, coinciding with the establishment of the Postgraduate Program at Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad). Starting from 2008, the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences has been managed by the Faculty of Agriculture at Unpad. The program received an A accreditation based on the decision of the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) No. 1931/SK/BAN-PT/Ak-PPJ/D/III/2020 dated March 31, 2020. The accreditation certificate for this program is valid from March 29, 2020, to March 29, 2025.

The learning system in the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences prioritizes research as its learning method, known as a by-research program. The study period for the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences is a maximum of 14 semesters (7 years). However, the curriculum of the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences has been designed to enable students to graduate in 6-8 semesters (3-4 years). Graduates of the doctoral program in agricultural sciences have competent and independent skills as academics, researchers, bureaucrats, and/or experts in sustainable agricultural sciences. They also possess problem-solving abilities through research with interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches that are recognized nationally and internationally.

The research dissertation fields in the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences at UNPAD include: 1) Eco-physiology, 2) Weed Science, 3) Plant Breeding, 4) Plant Pest Science, 5) Plant Pathology, 6) Agribusiness, 7) Agricultural Development, 8) Sociology and Agricultural Extension, 9) Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, 10) Soil Conservation and Reclamation, 11) Soil Biotechnology, 12) Land Use Evaluation and Planning, 13) Rehabilitation and Conservation of Water Resources, 14) Water Resource Management, 15) Utilization of Water Resources.

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Vision

To become an internationally reputable Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences through the development of Science, Technology, and Art based on local excellence in enhancing community welfare by 2026.
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Mission

  1. Conducting doctoral education in agricultural science through an effective and efficient learning process.
  2. Developing research through collaborations with various parties at the national and international levels.
  3. Disseminating research results through national and international scientific communication media.
  4. Applying research results in education, service activities, and community engagement.
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Goals

  1. Capable of critical and innovative thinking in solving problems in the field of agricultural sciences.
  2. Capable of conducting research to advance knowledge and technology with novelty.
  3. Continuously enhancing one’s own capacity and competitiveness through lifelong learning processes, gaining recognition both nationally and internationally.
  4. Contributing, either directly or indirectly, to efforts aimed at improving the quality of life for the community.
  5. Upholding ethics, responsibility, integrity, and possessing leadership qualities.
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