Plant Protection for the Future of Food
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Welcome to the Department of Plant Protection website. We present this website as an information and collaboration platform for lecturers, students, researchers, partners, alumni, and the public concerned with sustainable agriculture.
We are committed to developing innovative and up-to-date Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Pillars of Higher Education) in the field of plant protection, with an environmentally friendly, applicable, and relevant approach to current agricultural challenges. Through this page, we hope to share information about our activities and research achievements, as well as open opportunities for beneficial and sustainable collaborations.
Thank you for visiting. We hope this website is beneficial and further strengthens our synergy.
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Head of Bachelor's Study Program
Welcome to the Plant Protection Undergraduate Study Program website. We have prepared this page as an informational resource for students, prospective students, parents, alumni, and partners who wish to learn more about the learning process and academic atmosphere within our study program.
The Plant Protection Undergraduate Study Program focuses on developing learning that is applicable, contextual, and relevant to the current needs of the plant protection industry.
We hope this website helps you gain a clear understanding of the curriculum, academic activities, personal development opportunities, and prospects for graduates of the Plant Protection Undergraduate Study Program.
Thank you for visiting. Let's grow and learn together for sustainable agriculture.
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Head of Master's Program
Welcome to the website of the Master's Program in Plant Protection. This program was developed to support the realization of our vision of becoming a leading and respected master's program in ASEAN in environmentally friendly tropical plant protection innovation by 2028.
We are committed to providing excellent master's education through strengthening innovative research, developing sustainable plant protection technologies, and integrating science and practice based on real-world problems in the tropics. The Master's Program in Plant Protection is actively building and expanding international collaborations, particularly within the ASEAN region, through joint research, scientific publications, academic exchanges, and involvement in global scientific networks.
Through this website, we hope to share information about our academic activities and research achievements, as well as open opportunities for sustainable collaboration with various stakeholders. Thank you for visiting.
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NewsAhmad Muhidin became Best Presenter on 2nd ISPP 2026
Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Andalas, congratulates Ahmad Muhidin, an active student in the Plant Protection Master Program, on receiving the Best Presenter Award at the 2nd International Seminar on Plant Protection (ISPP) 2026, organized by the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Bengkulu, on 22 August 2026.
Family Gathering of Plant Protection Master Student 2026
Welcome to the Plant Protection Family, Zoha Muneer!
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Congratulation for Fimetha Graduation from Plant Protection Master Program
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What do we learn in the Unand Plant Protection Department?
The main focus of this study program is the management of plant-disturbing organisms (OPT), such as pests, pathogens (diseases), and weeds. Students will study subjects such as Plant-Insect Relationships, agricultural microbiology, and the fundamentals of plant protection to support sustainable agricultural systems.
What is the vision and mission of the Unand Plant Protection Study Program?
This study program has a vision to become a leading and dignified educational institution at the ASEAN level in the field of food security by 2028. Its mission includes providing quality education and basic and applied research in the field of plant protection to support national food security.
What are the job prospects for Plant Protection graduates?
Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from government agencies such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Quarantine Agency, to state-owned and private companies in the plantation and pesticide sectors. Estimated salaries for professionals in this field, such as pest experts or agricultural extension workers, range from Rp 5,000,000 to Rp 15,000,000 per month, depending on the sector.
What are the entry routes and how much does tuition cost?
New student admissions are conducted through the SNBP (Student Admissions), SNBT (Student Admissions), and Independent Selection (SIMA). For the independent selection, in addition to paying the UKT (Single Tuition Fee) per semester, students are also charged an Institutional Development Fee (PI), a one-time initial fee, paid at the beginning of the semester. Official information regarding fees can be found on the Unand Admissions Admissions (PMB) website.