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- Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
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28 April 2026 – 15 August 2026
Study Agriculture near Munich: HSWT Campus Weihenstephan
Here at the Weihenstephan campus, you will find ideal conditions for completing a modern, practical, future-oriented degree programme in Agriculture.
At its location in Freising, our Department of Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems realises an unusually wide range of courses in Agriculture: from the basics to the most modern practices, from conventional to organic. Thanks to the good contact with the State Institute for Agriculture and the Technical University of Munich, a wide range of projects are possible: from applied to basic research.
Sustainable production in the field and barn, efficient and careful use of resources, which of course includes people, and optimised use of renewable energies are the basis for high-quality raw materials and food. The agricultural business and its integration into the regional value chain are at the centre of the Bachelor's degree programme in Agriculture at Weihenstephan.
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Agriculture with two study programmes: Study contents in Weihenstephan
In the first three semesters, you will learn the scientific, production and economic basics. You will then be faced with the choice of a specialisation: conventional agriculture or organic agriculture.
- After the practical semester, the Organic Agriculture specialisation is divided into specific modules that convey the production diversity and complexity of organic farms.
- After the practical semester, Agriculture students complete their own modules and also choose one of the three specialisations Agricultural Economics, Animal Production or Plant Production to specialise in for the last two semesters.
Both specialisations continue to include joint modules, so that the professional exchange remains. No matter what you decide, you will always master the essential technical content of Agriculture as a whole and be able to make a scientifically sound assessment of both management concepts.
This is how the Bachelor's degree programme in Agriculture at Weihenstephan is structured
During the standard period of study of seven semesters, you will take the compulsory modules specified in the study regulations, which must be completed by students of the respective specialisation. You will sharpen your profile with specialised and general academic required elective modules, for example in animal health or precision farming. You will learn foreign languages or the basics of tax planning or vocational and labour education. You can also take additional elective modules.
You can find the content of the individual semesters in the module overview for the Agriculture and Organic Farming degree programme.
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Preliminary courses in mathematics and physics
To help students settle into their studies, preparatory courses in mathematics and physics are offered before the start of the academic year. These courses allow students to refresh their school-level knowledge and fill any gaps in their understanding. The courses are free of charge, but students must arrange their own accommodation during the course. The preparatory courses last for three days and take place immediately before the start of the academic year.
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1st semester
Module
ECTS
Anatomy & Physiology of Agriculture Animals 5 Physical-technical basics 5 Mathematics & Data Processing 5 Biology 5
Agricultural Chemistry
5 Soil science & plant nutrition
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2nd semester
Module
ECTS
Animal Husbandry & Ethology
5 Agricultural Engineering & Construction 5 Fundamentals of Crop Production 5 Plant protection & fertilisation 5 Economics & agricultural law 5 General science compulsory module (AWPM) e.g. vocational & work education, languages etc. 3 -
3rd semester
Module
ECTS
Animal Nutrition 5 Process engineering of plant production 5 Agroecological project 5 Accounting & Taxation 5 Agriculture Business Management 5 Two specialised required elective modules (FWPM, 3 EC each) e.g. tax planning, animal health, precision farming etc. 6 -
4th semester
Practical semester: Interlocking of theory and practice through a semester in an Agriculture training company.
Study programme Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Agriculture internship (24 weeks) with practical courses and examination 30 Study programme Organic Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Agriculture internship on an organic farm (24 weeks) with practical courses and examination 30 -
5th semester
Study programme Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Animal Breeding 5 Market Crops 5 Process engineering in animal production 5 Investment & Taxation 5 Production Economics 5 Two specialised required elective modules (FWPM, 3 EC each) 6 Specialisation in Organic Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Animal production systems in organic farms 5 Plant production systems on organic farms 5 Process engineering in animal production 5 Investment & Taxation 5 Production Economics 5 Two specialised required elective modules (FWPM, 3 EC each) 6 -
6th semester
Study programme Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Specialisation module: selectable Agricultural Economics, Animal Production or Plant Production 5 Livestock Feeding 5 Grassland & forage production, assessment of plant stocks
5 Business management 5 Statistics & experimentation
5 General science elective module (AWPM)
3 Specialised required elective module (FWPM)
3 Study programme Organic Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Project on the analysis, organisation and planning of organic Agriculture enterprises 5 Farm systems in organic Agriculture 5 Business management in organic farms 5 Marketing of organic Agriculture products 5 Statistics & experimentation 5 General science elective module (AWPM) 3 Specialised required elective module (FWPM) 3 -
7th semester
Study programme Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Specialisation module: Optional - Agricultural Economics, Animal Production or Plant Production 7 Professional field phase
7 Marketing theory and agricultural policy
5 Bachelor's thesis
10 Study programme Organic Agriculture:
Module
ECTS
Project on analysis, organisation & planning in organic Agriculture enterprises
7 Professional field phase
7 Marketing theory & agricultural policy
5 Bachelor thesis
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Compulsory elective modules
Extract from the compulsory elective modules:
Module
ECTS
Tax planning 3 Bee science 3 Poultry farming 3 Sheep & goat farming 3 Horse breeding & keeping 3 Field vegetables
3 Forestry
3 Forage harvesting technology 3 Climate Change & Agriculture 3 Environmental law 3 Social Media Marketing 3
Extract from the general science compulsory elective modules:
Module
ECTS
Vocational & work education 3 Public relations in the agricultural sector 3 Self-management 3 Languages
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„Actively shaping the socio-ecological transformation of agriculture - no problem with a degree programme at the Weihenstephan Campus in Freising. Solutions for the future are developed here in a broad mix of practice, different perspectives and research.“
Agriculture degree programme: career prospects
Graduates of the Agriculture degree programme at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences are more in demand than ever as responsible managers.
The professional field is broadly diversified and includes Agriculture as well as the upstream and downstream sectors.
- Agricultural practice: Independent management of an Agriculture business as owner, tenant or administrator.
- Public service: Production technology and business management consultancy in the senior civil service; experimental and breeding work at state institutes; clerk in public authorities.
- Business: Experimental work, sales & production consulting in seed breeding as well as in the fertiliser, animal feed, plant protection & agricultural engineering industries; clerk at banks, insurance companies & accounting firms.
- Agriculture organisations: Management functions in professional associations, cooperatives, settlement societies, rural youth organisations as well as self-help organisations, insemination stations & breeding associations.
- Other areas: Collaboration in development aid projects; journalistic work for the specialised press; teaching in agricultural machinery & agricultural colleges; activities in environmental protection & waste recycling.
Dual-track agriculture – Bachelor’s degree & vocational qualification: Double qualifications at the Weihenstephan Campus
The dual system follows the structure of the Weihenstephan Agriculture degree programme outlined above, which leads to a degree after seven semesters.
The vocational qualification in agriculture begins 15 months before the start of the agriculture degree programme, with further training taking place during the semester breaks and the practical semester.
As part of the work-study programme in the form of combined studies, it is possible to obtain both the qualification in the recognised vocational profession of farmer and the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) within four and a half years.
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An overview of the benefits of the work-study programme in the form of combined studies
- Theory and practice closely interlinked
- Specially designed vocational school lessons
- Pay in line with collective agreements during the agricultural vocational qualification
- Vocational qualification achieved as early as the 4th semester (practical placement semester)
- Time-saving: Bachelor’s degree and vocational qualification in 4.5 years
- Excellent career prospects thanks to dual qualifications
- Personalised supervision from the University of applied sciences
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Training components
- Apprenticeship company: the hub of practical training
- Inter-company training: supplementary technical training to complement practical training
- Vocational college: theoretical training content and exam preparation
- University of applied sciences: Centre for theoretical training
The individual stages of the training programme are coordinated in terms of both content and timing to ensure a high level of learning success despite the shortened training period.
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Timeline and Application Process at the University of applied sciences
Unlike a standard bachelor’s degree programme, the dual system begins with a 15-month practical training period. The practical training period begins on 1 July each year. In October of the following year, you will commence your studies at the University of applied sciences. The remaining practical training periods take place during the semester breaks and as part of the work placement semester.
You are responsible for finding a recognised training company in Bavaria that is willing to partner with the programme. You can find a database of training companies on the website of the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry.
The same entry requirements apply to the dual agriculture programme as to the standard agriculture degree programme; however, additional application documents are required and different deadlines must be met.
In the year you start your training, you must apply to the University of applied sciences with the following documents:
Your place on the course the following year is guaranteed provided you submit all documents by the deadline and you are still undergoing a vocational qualification.
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Documents to download
- Summary: Work-study programme in the form of combined studies – Dual Agriculture Training
- Vocational Training Contract
- Cooperation Agreement
- Notes on the 2027 training contract
- Sample Timetable 2027
- Information on the 2026 training contract
- Sample timetable 2026
- Guidance on the 2025 training contract
- Sample timetable 2025
- Notes on the 2024 training contract
- Sample timetable 2024
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Contact persons for the work-study programme in the form of combined studies
Prof. Dr Hauke Heuwinkel
Johanna Graf
You must fulfil these requirements for the Bachelor's degree in Agriculture at Weihenstephan
There is currently no NC (numerus clausus) for admission to the Agriculture degree programme at Weihenstephan, nor is a preliminary work placement required. Nevertheless, we recommend that you get a taste of the daily routine of an Agriculture training farm - especially if you have not yet had any experience of the processes on a farm.
What speaks in favour of Agriculture in Weihenstephan
Top vocational preparation
In addition to the internship semester in Germany or abroad, you will test out a possible professional field in the „Professional field phase“ module - often this will be your first employer.
Individual study profile
Additional qualification programmes, such as the acquisition of trainer aptitude, allow you to customise your profile. You can also choose between two specialisations.
Make contacts
Our HSWT network cooperates with organisations such as the Bavarian Institute of Agriculture, organic farming associations and leading companies in the agricultural and food industry to provide practical teaching.
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Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor's degree in Agriculture
We have summarised the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have any questions, our subject advisory service will be happy to help you.
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Do I need a Preliminary work placement?
Proof of previous practical experience is not required. However, people without practical experience are strongly recommended to do a voluntary internship before starting their studies. Suitable Bavarian companies are listed in the training company database of the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism.
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Is prior knowledge required and if so, what kind?
In the natural sciences, we assume the (specialised) Abitur level. Experience has shown that possible deficits are compensated for by supporting tutorials.
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How certain is it that I will get a place at university?
The Agriculture degree programme and the work-study programme in the form of combined studies are not subject to admission restrictions. If all required application documents are submitted on time, a place on the programme is guaranteed.
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What opportunities are there to get to know the degree programme before applying?
You can take part in the programme's information events and a taster course, attend regular lectures and exchange ideas with students. You are welcome to contact our degree programme ambassadors directly for this purpose
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Can I also take part in the programme online?
The HSWT focuses on face-to-face study. Online lectures are offered on a case-by-case basis. To accompany the lecture, the content is made available on the digital platform Moodle for in-depth study.
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Is it possible to go abroad during the degree programme?
We actively support you in studying a theory semester at a partner university. The second compulsory internship (vocational phase module) in the Agriculture degree programme can also be completed abroad.
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