Agricultural Engineer Diploma – Plant Production

The Faculty of Agronomy seeks to prepare qualified human resources to support sustainable agricultural development and preserve healthy ecosystems through scientific and applied research.

The Faculty contributes to rural development and community service through productive and on-field activities, to solve agricultural and environmental problems and monitor food safety.

Faculty of Agronomy

Diploma

Description

In response to local and regional needs, this program qualifies the students to work in the fields of improving plant production by building their technical and practical capabilities, developing their skills and keeping pace with scientific progress. The students also acquire knowledge about plant breeding, horticulture, seed production, genetic improvement, agricultural biological diversity and the integrated management of fertilization and irrigation.

The curricula include theoretical and practical courses and training programs conducted in cooperation with the Agricultural Scientific Research Department, Ministry of Agriculture, NGOs, international projects and the private sector.


  • Language(s)

    English
  • Fees

    245,000 LBP (Lebanese/Palestinian students) and 995,000 LBP (Non-Lebanese students) during the academic year.

Requirements

General conditions + special conditions

  • Succeed in the Competitive Entrance Exam (CEE) to the 1st year Agricultural Engineering;
  • The student who successfully completed the 3rd year (Plant Science and Technology) at the Lebanese University - Faculty of Agronomy, may pursue his/her major in this diploma;
  • The student who successfully completed the 3rd year in agricultural engineering faculties from outside the Lebanese University, may enroll for this diploma, within the applicable university conditions, and subject to a file study and an oral interview.

 

Job Opportunities

Local public and private institutions

Plant Project Management (farms, nurseries, orchards ...)

Seed and agricultural products marketing companies

Agricultural research institutes

International organizations (FAO, ICARDA, etc.)