Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
Master of Agriculture Program in Agricultural Extension and Development
Khlong Khoi, Thailand
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English, Thai
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jun 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University offers a Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Development through distance learning. Established by Royal Charter in 1978 and named by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, it welcomed its first students in 1980 and began with schools of educational studies, liberal arts and management science. It focuses on lifelong, flexible distance study.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in agricultural extension, rural development, community outreach, advisory and agribusiness. Employers include government agencies, NGOs and cooperatives. Roles demand skills in extension methods, community engagement, planning and evaluation; careers include extension officers, development practitioners, project coordinators and agricultural advisors.
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University aims to be a world-class open university utilizing a distance education system to provide lifelong learning for all.
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) was officially established by Royal Charter on 5 September 1978 as Thailand’s eleventh state university. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) graciously bestowed the university its name in honour of King Prajadhipok (King Rama VII), who once held the title “Prince Sukhothai Thammaracha” prior his accession to the throne.
On 24 October 1978, His Majesty issued royal mandates appointing the first University Council and appointing Professor Dr. Wichit Srisa-an as the first president, effective from January 1978. After approximately two years of preparation, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University received its first academic class on 1 December 1980. Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University began with three schools of study: Educational Studies, Liberal Arts and Management Science.
