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HOW TO APPLY?

        Master’s Degree Program

        To be eligible for admission, a candidate should:
          Have strong academic records (and normally hold
           a four years undergraduate degree) or its
           equivalent specified by the Academic Program
 School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD)   from an institution of recognized standing with
           excellent academic performance.
 www.serd.ait.asia      Doctoral Degree Program                 Selected SERD research areas


        To be eligible for admission to the regular doctoral      Novel intensive aquaculture technology development
        degree program, an applicant must:                        (Aquaponics, Aquamimicry, Biofloc,  and Water Recirculation
          Have strong academic records (and normally hold a      Systems, value chain)
           four years undergraduate degree), and a Master’s       Greener Aquaculture Production (Water and Energy efficient
           degree preferably with a combination of course and     Aquaculture systems); use of probiotics, organic aquaculture,
           thesis work.                                           aquaponics, etc.
                                                                  Sustainable agricultural production; Food waste and loss
        Documents to Submit
                                                                  studies, Energy inputͲoutput analysis and TechnoͲEconomic &
          AIT application form                                   environment performance of agricultural systems;
          Two letters of recommendation                          Novel Food Processing Technologies; LowͲcost Postharvest
 Since 1959, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand has been one of Asia's leading higher     An official transcript of Bachelors (For Master’s)   technology; Food and bioͲsafety Applications
 learning institutes focusing on  critical  global  issues through advanced higher education,  research,   and Master’s (For Doctoral) degree     Probiotics, Prebiotics, Microalgae, Functional Foods and
 capacity building and outreach.     TOEFL (internet—based: 76; computer—based: 210;   Neutraceuticals
 School of Environment, Resources and Development at AIT responds to regional needs by mobilizing   paper—based: 550) / IELTS (6.0), AIT—English Test     Forestry, biodiversity, water, and agricultural management
           (6.0), TOEIC 790 or a certificate of English Proficiency
 and  enhancing capacities for socially, economically, and  environmentally sound  development in     A short essay on a potential research topic (For   and governance; Valuation of ecosystem services
 partnerships with public and  private sector enterprises by offering Certificate, Diploma, Master’s,   Doctoral)     Natural resources conservation policy and planning, rural
 Doctoral and Professional Master’s degree in various academic programs.   sustainability, and community development aspects of natural
                                                                  resources management
 The programs are offered in  an international environment with focus on interdisciplinary education     Improving energy security through access and efficiency;
 and  applied  research geared  towards  sustainable  development. The programs are suitably  blended   supply portfolio with renewable energy
 with technological, development and management components to qualify as integrated education for     Climate change mitigation; energy planning
 providing solutions to contemporary issues.                      Gender relation with development and health
 Academic Programs (Master’s and Doctoral)                        Communications, culture and social issues, politics,
 OUR ADVANTAGES                                                   empowerment and human rights, law and legal issues,
                                                                  environment
   World—class, international faculty from 50+   Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources      Migration and human security; Women, peace and security
 countries     Agribusiness Management                           Infrastructure and services and urban land use planning,
   Multicultural student body from 60+ countries     Agricultural Systems and Engineering   livable cities
   Global network of 20,000+ AIT alumni     Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management     Holistic waste management; disaster adaptation, tourism
   Partnerships with organizations like the     Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology   governance in urban regions
 UN, ADB, ASEAN, DAAD, NORAD, Sida and the                        Clean technologies (Solid Ͳ liquid separation, water and
 World Bank along with other national partners    Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change
   Over 500 ongoing sponsored research projects                  wastewater treatment, desalination and membrane
      Climate Change and Sustainable Development                 technology; 3R Ͳ Waste Reduce, reuse and recycle)
      Energy                                                     Waste minimization and auditing; pollution control
 FINANCIAL SUPPORT     Energy Business   APPLY NOW               Sustainable Livelihood, Governance and Decentralization,

                                                                  RuralͲUrban Relations and development
   AIT offers certain number of full and partial      Environmental Engineering and Management     Human Conflicts and emergencies, NGOs and civil society
   Urban Water Engineering and Management
     Scholarships for its Masters and Doctoral      Apply online or download application materials:     Disaster risk reduction, preparedness and management
 programs on a highly competitive basis for   Department of Development and Sustainability    https://goo.gl/qX2Gaa
 those who can show proof of financial need.   For Admission details     Coping and adaptations; Institutional and community capacity
   Royal Thai Government (RTG) Scholarships and     Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management   building, Governance, Social capital and DRM
 Fellowships are also offered to qualified     Gender and Development Studies   https://goo.gl/WqcVLa      Climate vulnerability assessment, mitigation and adaptation in
 applicants from Thailand and RTG-supported     Natural Resources Management   various sectors
 Asian countries.     Regional and Rural Development Planning     Carbon market and finance, governance, Policy assessments;
      Urban Environmental Management                             Climate compatible development, low carbon society
 AVAILABLE FACILITIES
   Laboratory and Workshop Facilities   Professional Master’s in      Application Deadlines   School of Environment, Resources and Development
   24 Hours Laboratory access                                              Asian Institute of Technology
   Campus wide Wi—Fi                                               P.O.Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120,
   State—of—art modern library     Environmental Engineering and Management   For August Semester   Thailand
   In—campus dormitories, eateries, sports and     Energy Business Management   a. If requesting scholarships: March 31   Tel: (66-2) 524-6070 Fax: (66-2) 524-6071
 recreation facilities and medical services     Urban Management   b. If not requesting scholarship: June 15   Email: deanserd@ait.asia URL: https://goo.gl/PCE4lJ
          For January Semester: November 15
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