New Directions in Higher Education for the Development of Global Human Resources LaunchingAIMS Programmein Japan University of Tsukuba, Japan 22 Feburary 2014 Asst.Prof.Donludee Jaisut (Ph.D.) Assoc. Dean for International Relations Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University Thailand
Kasetsart University (KU) -The first university in Thailand to offer degree programs in agricultural sciences - Established in 1943 - Kasetsart University was part of the evolution of agricultural education in Thailand -One of the leading research universities in Thailand
Kasetsart University has four campuses throughout the country
Numbers of Kasetsart University Students (undergrad. + grad.) from All Campuses (data at Oct 25, 2013) Total No. = 56,766 Students Si Racha Campus (19.5%) Affiliated Institutes (0.88%) Sakon Nakhon Campus (6.68%) Kampaengsaen Campus (15.97%) Bangkhen Campus (56.95%)
Bangkhen Campus 1. Faculty of Agriculture 2. Faculty of Business Administration 3. Faculty of Fishery 4. Faculty of Humanities 5. Faculty of Forestry 6. Faculty of Sciences 7. Faculty of Engineering 8. Faculty of Architecture 9. Faculty of Social Sciences 10. Faculty of Veterinary 11. Faculty of Education 12. Faculty of Economics 13. Faculty of Agro-Industry 14. Faculty of Veterinary Technology Affiliated Institutes Graduate School Irrigation College Boromarajonani College of Nursing College of Environment
Stations and Centers KU: 16 research stations, 5 field stations, and 30 centers Research Station 1. Doi Pui Research Station, Chiang Mai 2. Kanchanaburi Research Station, Kanchanaburi 3. Kamphaengsaen Research Station, Nakonpathom 4. Kao Hin Sorn Research Station, Chachoengsao 5. Klongwan Fisheries Research Station, Prachuabkhirikhan 6. Lopburi Research Station, Lop Buri 7. Pak Chong Research Station, Nakon Rachasrima 8. Phetchabun Research Station, Petchabun 9. Ranong Coastal Resource Research Station, Ranong 10. Samutsongkhram Coastal Aquatic Research Station, Samutsongkhram 11. Sithiporn Kridakara Research Station, Pachuabkhirikhan 12. Sri Racha Fisheries Research Station, Chon Buri 13. Sri Racha Research Station, Chon Buri 14. Suwanvajokkasikit Research Station, NakonRachasrima 15. Trat Agroforestry Research Station, Trat 16. Tub Kwang Research Station, NakonRachasrima
Field Station 1. Bang Muang Field Station, Phangnga Province 2. Huay Kog Ma Field Station, Chiang Mai Province 3. Huay Tak Field Station, Lampang Province 4. Huay Yang Field Station, Prachuap Khirikhan Province 5. Wang Nam Kheo Field Station, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Centers International Centers 1. Asian Vegetable Research & Development Centre (AVRDC) 2. Regional Community Forestry Training Centre (RECORTC) National Centres 1. National Agricultural Extension Training Centre (NAETC) 2. National Agricultural Machinery Centre (NAMC) 3. National Biological Control Research Centre (NBCRC) 4. National Corn and Sorghum Research Centre 5. National Swine Research & Training Centre (NSRTC)
KU Research Centers 1. Agricultural Genetic Engineeing & Biological Centre 2. Animal Nutrition Research & Development Centre (ANRDEC) 3. Buffalo & Beef Production Research & Development Centre (BPRADEC) 4. Central Laboratory & Greenhouse Complex (CLGC) 5. Central Scientific Equipment Laboratory 6. Centre for Applied Economic Research 7. CNC Technology Centre 8. Dairy Research & Development Centre (DRDC) 9. Energy & Environment Engineering Centre 10. Engineering Computer Centre 11. Industrial Entomology Research & Development Centre 12. Inseechandrasatitya Institute for Crop Research & Development Centre (IICRD) 13. Material and Metallurgical Centre 14. Meat Science Research Centre (MSRC) 15. Poultry Production Research & Development Centre (PRADEC) 16. Research & Development Centre for Agricultural Systems Under Adverse Conditions 17. Small Ruminant Research & Development Centre (SRURDEC) 18. Sugar & Sugarcane Research & Development Centre 19. Suwanvajokkasikit Animal Research & Development Centre (SARDI) 20. Tropical & Subtropical Fruits Research & Development Centre 21. Tropical Vegetable Research Centre 22. Wood Science & Technology Centre 23. Excellent Center for Bamboo Research
QS World University Ranking by Subject 2013 (Agriculture and Forestry) No.1 in Thailand No. 3 in Asia No. 33 in the World
Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University founded 1943
Our Organization The faculty consists of 9 departments including Agricultural Extension and communication Agronomy Animal Science Entomology Farm Mechanics Home Economics Horticulture Plant Pathology Soil Science Kasetsart University, Thailand
Educational Backgrounds of Faculty Members Ph.D. from Australia = 6 Ph.D. from Canada = 1 Ph.D. from Denmark = 1 Ph.D. from France = 1 Ph.D. from Germany = 2 Ph.D. from Japan = 20 Ph.D. from Malaysia = 1 Ph.D. from New Zealand = 2 Ph.D. from Philippines = 3 Ph.D. from Taiwan = 1 Ph.D. from Thailand = 33 Ph.D. from United Kingdom = 2 Ph.D. from U.S.A. = 28 total Ph. D. staff = 102 155 Faculty Members
Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science(B.S.) Agricultural Science Agricultural Chemistry Pest Management Home Economics Food and Nutrition Tropical Agriculture Tropical Agriculture (International Program) New program for Thai students, start from first semester 2012
Numbers of Undergraduate Students from Each Program Belonging to the Faculty of Agriculture, KU (Data on Oct. 25, 2013) 900 800 695 Total No. = 1,296 students Numbers of Students 700 600 500 400 300 200 94 143 173 191 100 0 Tropical Agricultural Agricultural Integrated Home Agriculture Science Chemistry Pest Management Economics (International)
Graduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture (as of 2013) Curricula Degree Total M.Sc. Ph.D. Entomology 23 16 39 Home Economics 23-23 Home Economics (Special Program) 63-63 Soil Sciences 60 26 86 Agronomy 82 9 91 Horticulture 62 8 70
Graduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture (as of 2013) (cont d) Curricula Degree Total M.Sc. Ph.D. Plant Pathology 17 10 27 Agricultural Extension 59-59 Agricultural Extension (Executive Program) 51-51 Animal Sciences 39 15 54 Communication for Development 45-45 Sustainable Agriculture * 5-5 Bio-energy ** xx - xx Tropical Agriculture (International) 26 63 89 Total 555 147 702 *Two students from Vietnam under TICA were admitted in 2011 ** Program will be started by 1 st semester 2013
Study Period: B.S. 4 year program M.S. 2 year program Ph. D - 3 year program(m.s./ph. D) - 5 year program(b.s./ph. D) Academic year: 2 semesters/year - First semester: June-October - Second semester: November-Early March - Summer Session: Mid March-Mid May
Buildings and Facilities
Vajiranusorn Building
Central Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
Nursery and Shop
Japan: University of Tsukuba Akita Prefecture University Iwate Prefecture University University of Tokyo Tokyo University of Agriculture Tokyo University of Agr. & Tech. Chiba University Kyoto University Ibaraki University Okayama University Yamaguchi University Hiroshima University Miyazaki University Korea: Seoul National University Inje University Chung Ang University Kyung Hee University International Relations New Zealand: Massey University U.S.A.: University of California, Davis Utah State University, Logan Luisiana State University Iowa State University University of Hawaii Taiwan: National Chunsing University National Pingtung University Chinese Culture University National Ilan University European Union: University of Wageningen, Netherlands Agro- Monpellier, France Porto University, Portugal Mendel University, Czech Republic Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra Hohenheim University, Germany Frieburg University, Germany
Exchange Programs Students mobility: short / long term Academic or cultural trip Bi-multilateral symposium Normal class or special classes per request Research Staffs mobility: short / long term Sabbatical leave Visiting lecturer Research Bi-multilateral symposium Special presentation
Student exchange between University of Tsukuba and KU July,2007
2010 KU-UT Undergrad Exchange Program
UT-KU Sustainable Rural Development (SRD) Internship Program 2007 & 2010
Long-Term Student Exchange Program Mr. Shinoto (2010-2011) Miss Yoshie Yagata (2009-2010) Exempted from paying tuition and fee
Website: http://taip.agr.ku.ac.th
Credit System 15 wks per semester 1 hr of class lecture/wk equal to 1 credit No. of credits depends on each subject 1 credit 2 credits 3 credits
Grading System 8 levels F, D, D+, C, C+, B, B+ and A Explain in course syllabus Score component Midterm examination Final examination Assignment Quiz Class attendant Etc.
Courses offers for inbound students Faculty of Agriculture More than 20 subjects in each semester General Education Basic Science and Mathematics Languages Social Science and Humanities Physical Education Core Courses and Compulsory Courses in Agricultural Science Agricultural Extension, Animal Science, Entomology, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Machinery and Home Economics Other Faculties Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Business Administration Faculty of Economics Etc. More Information : http://taip.agr.ku.ac.th
Outbound exchange students : AIMS (from Kasetsart University) Host University 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Malaysia University Putra Malaysia (UPM) 3 5 5 5 18 Indonesia Borgor Agricultural University (IPB) 5 3 8 Gadjah Mada University (UGM) 2 2 4 Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) 2 2 Grand Total 3 9 10 10 32
Inbound exchange students : AIMS 2008-2013 (from Indonesian Universities) Home university 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) 3 3 3 9 Sriwijaya University 2 2 2 2 8 Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) 2 4 1 7 Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) 5 3 3 3 14 Grand Total 12 12 5 9 38
Photos of AIMS exchange students Inbound students at Kasetsart University
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