Master in Agro-Forestry (MAF)

Lumbini Buddhist University
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 20, 2025

University

Lumbini Buddhist University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Master in Agro-Forestry (MAF) is a two-year interdisciplinary postgraduate program under Lumbini Buddhist University focused on sustainable land-use systems integrating agriculture, forestry, and Buddhist philosophy.

Full Description
The Master in Agro-Forestry program is designed to develop advanced knowledge and applied skills in integrating trees, crops, and livestock for sustainable livelihoods and environmental balance. Grounded in applied sciences and Buddhist ecological ethics, the program trains students to design, implement, manage, and evaluate agroforestry and natural resource management projects. The curriculum emphasizes practical field experience, policy analysis, market systems, GIS, pest management, and research-based problem-solving, culminating in a thesis.

Description

Curricular Structure

First Semester

Course CodeSubjectFocus
AGFR 510Basics of AgroforestryUnderstanding
AGFR 511Monastic ExperiencesProblem-solving
AGFR 512Agroforestry for Sustainable DevelopmentUnderstanding
AGFR 513Buddhism and Natural Resource ManagementUnderstanding
AGFR 514Home/School GardeningApplication
AGFR 515Research Methodology in AgroforestryProblem-solving

Second Semester

Course CodeSubjectFocus
AGFR 551Agroforestry Farm ExperienceProblem-solving
AGFR 552Geographical Information SystemProblem-solving
AGFR 553Agroforestry Plan and PolicyAnalysis
AGFR 554Agroforestry Extension EducationApplication
AGFR 555Urban ForestryApplication

Third Semester

Course CodeSubjectFocus
AGFR 611Outreach ProgramProblem-solving
AGFR 612Integrated Pest ManagementAnalysis
AGFR 613Herbal FarmingApplication
AGFR 614Agroforestry Products & MarketsAnalysis
AGFR 615Agroforestry CooperativesInnovation

Fourth Semester

Course CodeSubjectFocus
AGFR 651World Trade in AgroforestryAnalysis
AGFR 652ThesisInnovation

 

Features

Features

  • Integrated agriculture–forestry curriculum
  • Strong field-based and experiential learning focus
  • Application of Buddhist philosophy to sustainability and resource management
  • Emphasis on GIS, pest management, markets, and policy
  • Thesis-based research orientation
  • Suitable for development, environmental, and applied science careers

Admission Process

Admission Process

  • Completion of undergraduate degree with minimum CGPA 2.5 or 50% aggregate
  • Three-year bachelor’s degree holders require two years of relevant work experience
  • Submission of application form (online or campus-based)
  • One-hour written entrance examination (100 marks, objective type)
  • Oral interview
  • Merit-based final selection

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Agroforestry project officer or coordinator
  • Natural resource management specialist
  • Forestry and agriculture extension officer
  • Program manager in NGOs/INGOs (environment, climate, livelihoods)
  • Agroforestry consultant or policy analyst
  • Research officer in development or environmental institutions
  • Cooperative manager (agroforestry and rural enterprises)
  • Entrepreneur in herbal farming, urban forestry, or agroforestry products