If you want to engage in agriculture on the professional level, or have an interest in nature, to affect this important area of human life by creating it for yourself, you should get an education at Agriculture. The discipline of agriculture is rich in many different aspects, it consists of such subjects as animal science, horticulture, soil science and land management many others. Agriculture is deeply connected with economics and business.

Agriculture study program structure

Agriculture is a diverse subject that can cover a number of different fields. Undergraduate study programs in Agriculture usually last for three to four years. After completing the education, graduates receive bachelor’s diploma. As Agriculture (as well as Forestry) is an applied discipline, study programs in this area is usually focused on practical lessons.

The content of the practical training depends on the chosen specialization. Some study programs in Agriculture and Forestry also include an internships or a work placement during the education period. Besides practical lessons, Agriculture, Forestry and Animal Science students also receive a strong multidisciplinary background in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, economics and entrepreneurship.

Entry requirements for Agriculture applicants

Generally there are no specific requirements for those who wish to apply for one of the Agriculture study programs. Applicants usually should have high grades, especially in nature science disciplines such as Biology and Chemistry, and language fluency is mandatory, as almost all study programs which can be sound on our website are taught in English.

All institutions accept the results of TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent language test. Those who wish to apply for Agriculture study program at a foreign university need also to meet specific visa requirements of the chosen country. Universities often assist successful applicants with all visa issues.

Best Universities

According to QS Top Universities Ranking by Subject 2016-2017, the best institution holding study programs in Agriculture is Wageningen University in Netherlands, which is the only institution in Netherlands specializing only on Agriculture, Animal Health and Food Production. All information about applying to this university, special requirements for international applicants, and study programs can be found on the university’s profile on our website.

The list of other top universities holding study programs in Agriculture, Forestry and related fields include: University of California Davis, Cornell University, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, University of California Berkeley, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Argo ParisTech, University of Reading. Most of these universities are located in the USA; some information about specific requirements for international applicants wishing to apply for universities in USA can be found here.