CAF has offered Ph.D program in aquaculture since 2006.

The program requires 8 credits of coursework, 3 special topics and 1 PhD Thesis for intake candidates holding Master degrees; or 26 credits of coursework, 3 special topics and 1 PhD Thesis for intake candidates holding BSc degree. In addition, two peer-review published papers are required.

The college is now starting the VLIR Network program and other international programs which enable PhD students pursue double degree programs at Can Tho Universities and partner Universities.