Master of Science in Resilient Horticulture
Advance your career in international horticulture with a focus on sustainability, resilience, and applied management.
Best for:Best for graduates in agricultural or horticultural sciences seeking a practice-oriented Master's degree in sustainable crop production.
Overview
The Master of Science in Resilient Horticulture at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences equips students with advanced knowledge in international horticultural sciences, focusing on sustainability and climate resilience. Over four semesters, the curriculum combines theoretical studies in areas such as crop production and irrigation technologies with practical management training and an integrated professional internship. Students engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and complete a practice-oriented Master's thesis addressing global challenges in the field. The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in international companies or applied research institutions.
What you'll do
- Participate in face-to-face lectures and practical training modules covering advanced horticulture and crop management
- Complete a mandatory practical internship within an international company or applied research institution during the third semester
- Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative seminars with peers and faculty
- Conduct independent research and author a practice-oriented Master's thesis during the final semester
- Utilize elective modules to tailor individual academic and professional profiles
Requirements
Degree required: Completed university degree in Horticulture, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field with a grade point average of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 CEFR level (e.g., IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in natural sciences (at least 10 EC)
- Foundational knowledge in horticultural or agricultural technics (at least 10 EC)
- Foundational knowledge in agricultural or horticultural economics (at least 10 EC)
- Foundational knowledge in crop science (at least 15 EC)
- Ability to engage with technical literature and practical management frameworks
- Applicants with undergraduate degrees outside Germany must submit preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
- Applicants from India, China, or Vietnam require an additional certificate from an Academic Verification Office (APS)
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the university's official admissions portal within the designated application periods for the winter or summer semester. International applicants must ensure all required credentials, including uni-assist VPD documentation and language certificates, are prepared in advance.
- University degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- English language proficiency certificate
- Preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
- APS certificate (if applicable)
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