Sustainable Agriculture*

Help shape the future of agriculture

How can conventional agriculture make the transition to a more sustainable form? This is the question at the heart of Sustainable Agriculture B.Sc. It focuses on designing agricultural and horticultural production systems with ecology in mind by engaging in detailed analyses of these systems and developing of appropriate strategies for optimising their efficiency and sustainability. This international degree programme also examines the effect of the agricultural industry on the ecological, economic and social aspects of sustainability from a global perspective. 

Sustainable Agriculture B.Sc. combines the natural and social sciences with economics and technology. This creates a broad curriculum that includes not only classic agricultural subjects such as soil science, botany, and livestock management, but also modern topics such as precision and urban farming, renewable resources and value chain analysis. A variety of interdisciplinary projects, practicals and excursions ensure many opportunities to apply new concepts within a real-world context and better understand how they are interlinked. Refer to the course schedule for this degree programme for a breakdown of topics you will study.

Career paths and skills

By combining the study of sustainability assessment methodologies, a global focus and the flexibility for individual specialisation, Sustainable Agriculture B.Sc. produces graduates qualified for a broad range of career paths. These career paths can lead to companies in agricultural consulting, the nutrition industry, manufacturers of feed, fertilizers, pesticides and seeds, agricultural machinery firms, or associations and agencies dedicated to environmental protection, sustainable development or agriculture.

Admission and Internship Requirements

• University Entrance Qualification: Secondary school qualifications sufficient for admission to a German institute of higher education.
• English Proficiency: English level B2 with an internationally recognized certificate.
• Internship: Completion of an 8-week internship is required.
  • Timing: The internship is not required for admission and does not need to be completed before starting your studies.
  • Deadline: It must be completed by the end of the 3rd semester to continue your studies.
  • Recommendation: To gain a better understanding of the program, a longer internship in agriculture is strongly recommended before starting your studies.

Detailed study information can be found in this degree programme’s examination regulations and under Admission Requirements.

Application process and deadlines

Please visit Application and Admission for information about the application process. Applications are only accepted online. The annual application deadline for the winter semester is usually 15 July.

* The degree programmes offered are suitable for part-time study in accordance with Section 62a (2) HG NRW.