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Study Horticulture in Weihenstephan

Horticulture - production, trade, services

From regional to global with sustainability in mind - this is how our graduates shape the entire value chain for "green" products.

All facts at a glance
  • Duration  7 semesters
  • Language  German
  • Location  Campus Weihenstephan
  • Semester  Winter semester
  • Work  With in-depth practice / Work-study programme in the form of combined studies
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Admission restriction

No

Contact

beratung.gb@hswt.de

Application period

29 April – 15. July 2025

What characterises the Horticulture degree programme

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Horticulture at the Weihenstephan campus, you will get to know a fascinating science - in the truest sense of the word: The degree programme is part of the Agricultural Science subject area and covers horticultural production as well as the trade in horticultural products and the horticultural service sector.

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Study contents of the Horticulture degree programme

Studierende studieren Nutzpflanzen im Labor

In the first three semesters, you will learn the scientific, production and economic basics. From the first semester, you will also gain an insight into the practice-orientated areas of horticulture: tree nursery, vegetable growing, fruit growing, perennial horticulture and ornamental plant cultivation. In the "Horticulture project laboratory: practice-orientated research and development in a team", you can already work practically in the 1st semester. From the 4th semester onwards, you can pursue your individual interests and career goals. A wide range of electives offers you the opportunity to further develop your individual profile.

Franco-German study programme: Double degree in Horticulture

Together with the Agrocampus Ouest-Centre d'Angers, the department offers a study extension for the Horticulture - Production, Trade, Services degree programme: the Franco-German double degree. This gives you the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from HSWT and an „Ingénieur Grade Master“ degree from the Agrocampus.

Structure of the Horticulture degree programme

The Study and examination regulations (SPO) stipulate compulsory modules for all students on the Bachelor's degree programme in Horticulture. You can also sharpen your profile by taking required elective modules: Both your interests and your personal goals play a role here in order to deepen your industry or task expertise.

Career prospects after your Horticulture degree programme

Gartenbau-Studentin betrachtet Pflanzen auf einer Bergwiese

When you graduate from the Horticulture - Production, Trade, Services degree programme, you will have qualified as a responsible manager.

Potential career opportunities include

  • Managerial activities in vegetable, fruit and ornamental plant cultivation companies, in tree nurseries and outdoor ornamental plant companies or in marketing facilities as well as in horticultural service companies (city nurseries, cemetery nurseries, botanical gardens),
  • Technical consulting for horticultural companies and other companies, public institutions and cooperative or industrial organisations,
  • Activities in research and development work, e.g.activities in research and development work, e.g. in breeding and horticultural production processes and the associated technical facilities,
  • activities in industries upstream and downstream of horticulture,
  • activities in quality management along the horticultural value chain.

What do our Horticulture alumni do?

The results from the nationwide survey of graduates in Horticulture provide information on how they find their career entry, in which areas they work and how they assess their studies in retrospect: Horticulture career field analysis 2021/22

"Career opportunities in Horticulture" film on the YouTube video portal

Our alumni introduce themselves

Dual study models

Are you thinking about a practical alternative to studying or can't decide whether to start a vocational qualification or a degree programme? Would you like to increase the practical part of your degree programme and slowly grow into a company? Then our dual study programmes are just right for you!

Study including vocational qualification (work-study programme in the form of combined studies)

In a total of just 4.5 years, you can obtain a Bachelor of Science degree and a vocational qualification as a gardener specialising in production horticulture.

course with intensive practical work

You can apply to our cooperation partners for admission to the course with intensive practical work from the Horticulture degree programme. At least 10 months of practical experience must be completed during the semester breaks and in the practical semester. In most cases, the Bachelor's thesis is also completed at the partner company.

Why study Horticulture at Weihenstephan?

Tailored to you

The Horticulture module programme at Weihenstephan provides good coverage of all areas of the industry. You are therefore free to decide whether you want to spend more time in the Weihenstephan gardens during your courses, prefer to grow salads in our indoor farm or carry out experiments in our fruit store.

Diverse practical relevance

Things also get exciting in our business games, for example when you get to manage a virtual supermarket. From programming the FarmBot to the "in vitro" propagation of orchids in the laboratory to analysing the plant population using drone technology - you will experience real Horticulture practice during your studies.

Personalised support

The courses take place in manageable group sizes so that you can benefit from individual and intensive support. On the Weihenstephan campus and in the small town of Freising, you will quickly settle in and find your way around the familiar study location.

Want insider knowledge and tips? Then ask our degree programme ambassadors!

Eric

"I have always loved plants and chose the following modules for my Horticulture degree programme: Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Vegetables under Glass and Tropical Horticulture."

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