Resilient Horticulture Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

In the winter semester, you will deal with topics such as Research Methods and Quality Management. In the summer semester, you will focus on Irrigation Technologies, Crop Production and Management.

Throughout your studies, you will strengthen your management skills and deepen your knowledge of the key parts of the value chain in international horticulture and international horticultural sciences – always with an eye on sustainability and resilience. At the same time, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your language skills and hone your individual profile through our range of elective modules.

After two semesters of theoretical study, you can apply and expand the skills you have acquired during your practical semester in International Horticulture. You will use this time to network in Germany, Europe and the world. You will gain in-depth insight into your future tasks as a manager in an international company or your future work in an applied research institution in horticulture. An accompanying course will help you to stay in touch with the HSWT and your fellow students.

In your final semester, you will complete your Master's thesis, in which you will apply your knowledge to a research topic of practical relevance, developing solutions to current issues in global horticulture. In the joint Master's seminar, you will also engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and promote networking in your future world of work.

The lectures in the Master's programme Resilient Horticulture are delivered face-to-face. On-site participation is essential because the programme includes many practical elements.

First semester

• Intercultural Competence
• Research Methods
• Post-Harvest Quality Management
• Quality Chain Management
• Two elective modules

Second semester

• Advanced Irrigation Technologies
• Resilient Speciality Crop Production
• Sustainable Business Management
• Three elective modules

Third semester

• Internship
• Accompanying course

Fourth semester

• Master's seminar
• Master's thesis (with colloquium)

All students complete an internship in their third semester of studies. International students can choose to do this internship either in Germany or abroad.

Applications for admission to the winter semester (1 October) can be submitted each year from late April/early May onwards.
Applications for admission to the summer semester can be submitted from late November/early December of the previous year onwards.

Information on the application deadline can be found on the university’s website.

• Completed university degree in the field of Horticulture, Agricultural Sciences or a related field with a final degree grade of at least "good" (grade point average of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system)
• A degree programme is considered equivalent if basic knowledge from the following core areas can be demonstrated to the extent specified:
  •  Natural sciences (10 EC)
  • Technics in the field of horticultural or agricultural sciences (10 EC)
  • Economics in the field of horticultural or agricultural sciences (10 EC)
  • Crop science (15 EC)
• Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree outside of Germany need to submit a preliminary review documentation ("Vorprüfungsdokumentation – VPD") from uni-assist.
• An additional certificate from an Academic Verification Office (APS) in their home country is necessary for applicants with a degree from India, the People's Republic of China, or Vietnam.
• English-language certificate at level B2 (CEFR), details below

The degree programme is free of tuition, but all students are required to pay moderate semester fees. At the time of publication, these amounted to 97 EUR/semester.

International students from the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland may hold part-time jobs of up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period. Students from other countries are permitted to work outside of the university for a maximum of 140 full days (working days on which more than four hours are worked) or 280 half days per year during their stay in Germany. Alternatively, employment of up to 20 hours per week is also permitted. Student jobs at the university, in university-oriented institutions, or in scientific institutions do not need to adhere to these restrictions.

Students can search for jobs in the university's online job platform.

During the course of their studies, international students can apply for support through the following scholarships awarded by our university:

• Germany Scholarship
• Internationalisation of Universities programme of the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts
• Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship fund for one-off grants for books and learning resources
• Our university may also award scholarships from DAAD’s STIBET programme to provide targeted support to particularly engaged foreign students.

The availability of all scholarships is limited.

The Career Service supports students during their studies and during the transition from university to employment in all aspects of seeking and applying for employment and in acquiring key skills. The free services of the Career Service are open to all students in all semesters. Students benefit from workshops, lectures and e-learning opportunities, career coaching, advice, and application checks.

For international students, the Career Service offers a wide range of services, with a special focus on facilitating successful career entry in Germany.

Students can apply for housing in one of the student halls of residence of the Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern (student union) in Freising. Applications must be submitted online and are accepted from mid-May (for the winter semester) and mid-November (for the summer semester) each year. Early application is highly recommended.

Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT)

Applied life sciences are at the centre of HSWT’s university profile. No other university of applied sciences in Germany has a comparable range of subjects as consistently focused on green sciences. Both in our studies and research, we deal with the grand challenges of our time – climate change, nutrition and environmental protection.

In the seven departments at our two campuses, we cover ecological, technical and economic topics in 20 Bachelor's and 17 Master's degree programmes. At both Weihenstephan and Triesdorf campuses, we offer our students extensive and practice-oriented expertise in teaching and research.

Why study at HSWT?

• Close mentorship and supportive learning environment with professors who provide personalised guidance
• Strong links with industry, providing career-focused training and employment opportunities
• State-of-the-art facilities including modern laboratories, experimental fields and innovation centres
• Hands-on learning with a balance of theory and practical experience
• A sustainability-focused approach that ensures students contribute to solving global challenges in food production, energy and the environment

HSWT is an excellent choice for students seeking an innovative, applied and future-oriented education in resilient horticulture.

Weihenstephan Campus

Nearly two-thirds of our students study at the Weihenstephan campus. Located in the attractive town of Freising, 35 km north of Munich, it offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. Weihenstephan is above all the most beautiful campus imaginable: with its historic buildings surrounded by beautiful nature and gardens – and with a view of the mountains.

Beyond that, the Weihenstephan campus is one of Germany's largest and most renowned hubs for green sciences. It is home to several prestigious institutions, fostering an interdisciplinary and research-driven environment. Surrounded by extensive green spaces, modern laboratories and innovative research facilities, Weihenstephan provides an ideal learning environment for students.