The goal of the programme is to provide excellent skills in each branch of sustainable horticulture, based on up-to-date knowledge in natural sciences. The significance of the ecological approaches, quality aspects and integrated technologies are all emphasized. The master thesis is based on individual research work and mainly focuses on current questions arising in the professional sectors and they attempt to improve technologies by analyzing and up-to-date theoretical data originating from basic and applied research. Our departments, the facilities of the experimental farm, and modern laboratory equipment serve as a basis for valuable scientific results, supported by current methods of molecular biology, climatology, environmental and chemical analysis. Our students choose a specialization in different horticultural areas: - fruit growing - medicinal plant production - floriculture and dendrology - vegetable and mushroom growing - viticulture and oenology. After graduation, students will be experts in organizing and leading the production and marketing of horticultural enterprises of different size and characters, carrying out the tasks of managers, counselors, and engineers, take part in research and education. Besides the special horticultural modules, the study includes genetics, physiology, ecology, biometrics and related subjects. Theoretical lectures, field visits, lab and farm practices are involved in the programme. The courses are completed by a 4 weeks farm practice period.
BSc in Agriculture or Life sciences, English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS)
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B2
Place of examination:
Online
After the assessment of BSc degree and language certificate, there will be a Skype interview with the selected ones, during which the motivation, professional background and language skills of the students will be examined.
