How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in International Master in Horticultural Sciences is a master’s programme at BOKU University in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. BOKU University is a public university in Vienna.
How it compares
Master in International Master in Horticultural Sciences is one of 5 English-taught Agriculture & Environment programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 1 institution. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 5 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What the register says
The focus of the Horticultural Sciences programme is on scientific examination of the issue of quality of horticultural products and production chains, especially with regard to sustainable, environmentally and socially compatible aspects (e.g. gender issues, development cooperation). The degree programme is thus strongly oriented towards basic and application-oriented research and in this context especially encourages analytical thinking and scientific action on a regional and international level. Graduates will be enabled to develop horticultural problem solutions both independently and in interdisciplinary and international teams. Very good communication skills are also imparted in this context. Specialisations and consolidation of knowledge are possible (partly abroad) by means of elective modules in the fields of breeding and biotechnology, plants and soil, biochemistry, plant protection, economics, plant production, and plant ecophysiology.
At least one mandatory semester abroad at one of the following partner universities: Universitá di Bologna, Center of Life and Food Sciences Freising-Weihenstephan der Technischen Universität München, Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Faculty of Horticultural Sciences der Corvinus University of Budapest.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here BOKU University. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure including submission of a letter of motivation. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in International Master in Horticultural Sciences taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at BOKU University. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at BOKU University.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here BOKU University. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure including submission of a letter of motivation. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at BOKU University.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with BOKU University.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at BOKU University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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