Department of Development and Sustainability

“Education for Future Leaders”

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Faculty Position in Development Planning Management and Innovation (DPMI)
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

AIT Scholarship Opportunity

We offer a variety of scholarships. For more information, please visit the link below.

DDS Student Seminar

The seminar for improving thesis/research writing skills

We aim to improve their thesis/research writing skills even research study as well. This seminar will deliver by the faculty on various topics such as tips for proposal writing, thesis research using secondary data, data collection and analysis, or other topics deemed necessary. … Interested! >>


PhD Colloquium

The space to share the learning experiences

Ph.D. Colloquium aims to share the learning experiences of their research and study outcome on a live discussion forum. Also, to build the network between the students from different academic programs. … Read more >>


AIT Scholarships

More than 100 competitive scholarships, and study with the World-Class Faculty. AIT Scholarships for August 2025 Intake are the awarded on a very competitive basis. These scholarship criteria may differ according to sponsors. See more >>


INTERSECTIONS

Global Dialogue on Gender,
Development & Social Justice

The Gender and Development Studies Program at AIT is pleased to invite you to join us for a series of conversations on contemporary global issues with gender experts from the field. This cross-cultural transnational forum aims to spur dialogue and reflections on a range of topics bridging theorizing, policy and development practice addressing current Feminist concerns and intersectional work towards social justice. More details >>

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Degree Options

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • One Year Master Program (M.Sc.)

Programs Offered

1. Development and Sustainability (DS)

INTERDISCIPLINARY

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING


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2. Development Planning Management and Innovation (DPMI)

(Formerly  known as Regional and Rural Development Planning program)

STRATEGIC PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES

INNOVATION AND CHANGE


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3. Gender and Development Studies (GDS)

HUMAN RIGHTS

MIGRATION & WORK

GENDER ANALYSIS


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4. Urban Innovation and Sustainability (UIS)

(Urban Environmental Management program transformed)

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES

EXCHANGES AND PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS


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News and Events

Learning of Thai Ben culture and the gender impact of development Class of Gender Analysis and Gender-responsive Development Planning went for a study trip to Kok-Salung sub-district, Pattananikhom district, Lopburi…Read More

Degrees Offered

Doctoral Program

7 Semesters

84 Credits

Master Program

4 Semesters

48 Credits

One Year Master Program

2 Semesters

30 Credits

Certificate Program

1 Semester

12 Credits

Programs Offered

Development and Sustainability Program (DS)
Gender and Development Studies (GDS)
Urban Innovation and Sustainability (UIS) 

Development Planning Management and Innovation (DPMI)

Get in Touch

Find us at the office

Department of Development & Sustainability 
Room S202, Academic Building
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
P.O.Box 4, 58 Moo 9, Km 42, Paholyothin Highway, Khlong Luang,
Pathumthani, 12120 THAILAND

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Tel: (+66) 2524 6387; (+66) 2524 5668
Mon - Fri, 7:30-16:30 (GMT+07:00)
Fax: (+66) 2524 6431
Email: dds-admissions@ait.ac.th

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