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Southeast Asian University Consortium

for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources

Advancing Research, Education, and Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia

Our History

Initiated by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) in 1989, the University Consortium was seen by SEARCA and its five founding members as a viable approach to pursuing agricultural human resource development in Southeast Asia by linking top agricultural universities in the region to facilitate free exchange of information, facilities, and expertise.

Today, the University Consortium is an effective network linking strong universities in Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, and Germany.

30

Years

15

Members

300

Annual Grantees

Vision

To be a leader in implementing collaborative strategies for excellent graduate education and cutting-edge research in agriculture, environment, and natural resources for the benefit of the Southeast Asian region.

Mission

To promote collaboration among its members to enhance graduate education and research in agriculture, environment, and natural resources for the benefit of the Southeast Asian region.

Objectives

  • Provide highly trained personnel in agriculture, environment, and natural resources for the development of the Southeast Asian region.

  • Promote mutually beneficial cooperation among UC members by optimizing the utilization of scarce resources and expertise.

  • Develop strong and dynamic linkages among UC members through collaborative research projects as well as faculty and student exchange programs.