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Central Mindanao University (CMU)

Central Mindanao University startedas a farm school in 1910 at Mailag,Malaybalay, Bukidnon. CMU website \| CMU Graduate School

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Location:	CMU is located in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines
Strategic Strength:	CMU is one of the top performing schools nationwide in Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Forestry Education, Agriculture Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Teacher Education. It is a Level IV state university, and per CHED assessment, a Center of Excellence (COE) for Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, and Veterinary Medicine education. It is also a Center of Development (COD) for Mathematics, Teacher Education, and Environmental Science. CMU was recognized as Level II Institutionally Accredited institution by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Based on the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (Asia 2021), CMU was one of the Asia's higher education institutions with an overall 3-star institution rating. Currently, CMU is an ISO 9001:2015 certified by TÜV SÜD.
Organization:	CMU has 10 colleges that offer various undergraduate and graduate degree programs namely, the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Management, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Human Ecology, Information Sciences and Computing, Nursing, and Veterinary Medicine.
Study Programs:	CMU offers 86-degree programs with 36 undergraduate and 45 graduate degree programs; and five non-degree programs.
Student Population:	About 16,000 students are enrolled in the university every semester.
Faculty Strength:	CMU has a total manpower of 890 permanent faculty and staff assigned to various units in the university.
Research Institute Complement:	CMU has seven research centers and hosts two government agencies inside its campus.

Visayas State University (VSU)

Established as an agricultural school in 1924, the institution then converted into an agricultural high school. In 1960, it was converted into an agricultural college and then state college of agriculture in 1974 until it became a state university in the year 2000. VSU website \| VSU Graduate School
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Location:	VSU is located in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
Strategic Strengths:	VSU hosts 11 research centers intended for research and graduate studies. This includes two (2) national centers: Philippine Rootcrop Research and Training Center and the National Abaca Research Center; three (3) regional centers: National Coconut Research Center – Visayas, Regional Climate Change Research and Dev. Center, and Philippine Carabao Center – Visayas; Six (6) institutional centers: Ecological Farm Resource Management Institute, Institute of Strategic Research and Developmental Studies, Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management, Renewable Energy Research Center, Advanced Research and Innovation Center, Visayas Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center. VSU is awarded by the Commission of Higher Education of the Philippines as Center of Excellence in Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering and Center for Development in Development Communication. The VSU-Main Campus has a total land area of 1,099.4 hectares that extends from the shore of Camotes Sea to the top of Mt. Pangasugan. Thirty-eight percent of its total area is devoted to research, experimental, and production sites while fifty-two percent covers the VSU forest reserved.
Organization:	VSU houses 8 strong colleges: College of Agriculture and Food Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, College of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering and Technology, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Management and Economics, and College of Nursing. VSU also has 4 component colleges in Tolosa, Alang-alang, Villaba, and Isabel, Leyte, Philippines.
Study Programs:	VSU's banner program in agriculture and forestry have expanded to biological, engineering, information and technology, nursing, biotechnology, and social science disciplines. Currently, the university offers 30 undergraduate courses, 2 diploma courses, 2 certificate courses, 5 Ph.D. courses, and 32 master degrees.
Student Population:	VSU has an average of 7,600 student population.
Faculty Strength:	The VSU System is composed of 589 faculty members. Seventy-three percent hold graduate degrees. Faculty and staff performed instruction, research and extension activities. There are 178 members of the graduate faculty for advanced education.

Maejo University (MJU)

MJU website \| MJU Postgraduate
Status:	State university (Quota and Admissions system) under the Commission on Higher Education (Ministry of Education)
Location:	Sansai District, Chiang Mai Province (Upper Northern Region)
Total area:	2,268 hectares divided into: 3 campuses: Main campus (128 has/800 rai) and Wat Wiwek sub-campus (73 has) Ban Pong Royal Project (770 has) MJU Farm (427 has) Phrae campus (377 has/2,357 rai) Chumphon campus (321 has/2,004 rai
Highland Development Stations (5 sites):	Sa Ngo (25 has) Mae Poon Luang (19 has) Mae Sa Mai (19 has) ThungLuang (40 has) Mok Jam (8.3 has)
Faculties/Schools (15):	Administrative Studies Agricultural Production Animal Science & Technology Architecture & Environmental Design Business Administration School Economics Engineering & Agro-Industry Fisheries Technology and Aquatic Resources Information and Communication Liberal Arts Renewable Energy Science Tourism Development Graduate School International College
Philosophy:	Our philosophy is to focus on the development of graduates who possess wisdom, persistence, perseverance and moral integrity for the prosperity of Thai people in an agriculture-based society.
Vision:	Our vision is to be an internationally recognized leading university in agricultural excellence.
Logo:	Inside a ring with Maejo University written in both Thai and English, the logo depicts Thailand's symbol of agriculture Phra Phirune, the lord of rain, mounted on a naga (in Sanskrit, which means snake is associated with water and fluid energy, and can assure fertility of crops and environment). This symbol may be seen as a fountain.
Core Values:	The five letters of the alphabet from the name of university "MAEJO" represent five principles of Maejo University's faculties, staff and students. M = Mindfulness A = Aspiration E = Excellence J = Justice O = Origin
DNA Identity:	As Maejo University's (MJU) personnel and students, everyone in MJU is expected to possess the following qualifications which are considered as the DNA identity: Expertise in agriculture of the upper Northern region and highland farming areas Local wisdom Agricultural resources Identity and individuality of the university Expertise of university personnel Diverse disciplinary knowledge Local agricultural culture of friendliness, trust, and hospitality Unity and close-knit alumni networks
Brochure:	Click to download the Maejo University brochure

Central Luzon State University (CLSU)

Founded in 1907 as a farm school, CLSU became a university in 1964. Today, it is among the leading universities in the Philippines renowned for its achievements in the agriculture and related fields. CLSU website \| CLSU Graduate Program Office
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Location:	CLSU is located in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, about 150 kilometers north of Manila, Philippines.
Strategic Strength:	CLSU is a nationally recognized center of excellence in agriculture, agricultural engineering, biology, fisheries, teacher education and veterinary medicine. It is one of the foremost research-oriented universities in the country with rapidly expanding international visibility.
Organization:	CLSU has 10 degree-granting units: College of Agriculture; College of Arts and Social Sciences; College of Business Administration and Accountancy; College of Education; College of Engineering; College of Fisheries; College of Home Science and Industry; College of Science; College of Veterinary Science and Medicine; and Distance, Open, and Transnational Education University (DOT-Uni)
Study Programs:	CLSU offers 32 undergraduate, 13 doctoral and 25 master's degree programs in natural, agricultural and environmental sciences, engineering and information technology, mathematics, education, business, social sciences, development communication and the humanities.
Student Population:	Around 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students enroll in CLSU each semester.
Faculty Strength:	CLSU has 476 faculty members.
Research Institute Complement:	CLSU has 15 centers, institutes, and specialized facilities for research and development. Three national government agencies with research functions are also headquartered in the campus.

National Taiwan University (NTU)

National Taiwan University is one of the top comprehensive and research-oriented universities in Taiwan. NTU website \| NTU International College

Location:	NTU is located in the center of the capital city Taipei in Taiwan.
Strategic Strength:	NTU acts as a comprehensive institute that is based on a complete and integrated academic foundation, providing a diverse, competitive, and international curriculum while insisting on a strong academic training for cutting-edge research and development. NTU is also one of the world's preeminent research and education institutes that provides leadership and academic excellence in a wide array of disciplines.
Study Programs:	NTU consists of 11 colleges, 56 departments, 112 graduate institutes. NTU's programs cover a wide array of disciplines across science, arts, and the humanities, with up to 8,000 courses made available for selection each semester.
Student Population:	The total number of students, including those enrolled at the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, has grown to over 32,000, including over 17,000 university students and 15,000 graduate students. (as of 9 July 2018)
Faculty Strength:	NTU has more than 2,500 faculty, of whom more than 350 are foreign lecturers. Among the faculty members, 1,173 are professors, whereas more than 480 are associate professors, more than 360 are assistant professors, and the rest are lecturers and teaching assistants.
Research Institute Complement:	NTU covers a wide range of research institutes at four levels (international research, national, university, and college levels). There are four international research centers, six national research centers, and fifty college level research centers.
Administrative Support Units:	NTU has an abundance of administrative resources provided to all the students, faculty, and staff to use. NTU Main Library alone already has a collection of more than 5 million books (including electronic ones) whereas other colleges also have their own libraries. In addition to academic assistance and service, NTU's Student Counseling Center also provides a variety of mental health services to all NTU students. For international students, NTU's dormitory can accommodate most non-degree and degree international students who study and live at NTU.

Established in August 2021, NTU's International College has launched five cross-disciplinary, problem-solving-based English-taught programs, covering fields across agriculture, biology, medicine, information technology, disaster management, and semiconductors, leveraging Taiwan's distinct features and advancements. The programs are designed to address critical global issues and nurture students' ability to tackle real-world challenges through resourceful learning environments and industry internships, ensuring students are well-equipped for future careers.

NTU-SEARCA Joint Scholarship in Global Agriculture Technology and Genomic Science

The Master Program in Global Agriculture Technology and Genomic Science (Global ATGS) is a completely English interdisciplinary program provided by the International College of National Taiwan University. In this program, students are able to gain a deep understanding of:

Smart Farming Technology;
Genome Science Research; and
Breeding Science and Technology.

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