International Horticulture (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover

Leibniz University Hannover

Germany, Hannover

University Rank:#433

The International Horticulture (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Hannover, Germany, the program is taught in English and German and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on March 4, 2027.

About International Horticulture (Master of Science)

The programmes main research areas range from molecular plant breeding and plant architecture modeling to biotechnology, crop production and horticultural value chains to the economics of crop production and market research. According to the major of choice, the programme is taught excusively in English or German.

Interest in fundamental research in the field of plant science are expected.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for International Horticulture (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as

Molecular and Applied Plant Science (Bachelor of Science)

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or an equivalent degree in horticulture, biology, biotechnology, agriculture, economics or related fields.

For the majors Economics, Plant Production and Propagation and Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics English language level B2 is required.

Major in Plant Production and Propagation Requirements:

30 ECTS-LP in biology, chemistry, physics, math
30 ECTS-LP in plant production, plant nutrition, plant pathology, agricultural engineering

Major in Economics Requirements:

30 ECTS-LP in agricultural economy, macro-economics, industrial management, theory of markets
30 ECTS-LP in plant production, plant nutrition, plant pathology, agricultural engineering

Major in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics Requirements:

30 ECTS-LP in biology, chemistry, physics, math
30 ECTS-LP in genetics, physiology, biotechnology, plant breeding

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:

Admission and special language Regulations Degree Programme International Horticulture

Please note: The majors "Plant Production and Propagation", "Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics" and "Economics" can only be studied in English. If you would like to apply for the German major "Gartenbauliche WertschÃ¶pfungsketten", please use the German website.

Application Deadlines

First-year students

April 15th May 31st of the year for the winter semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)

April 15th May 31st of the year for the winter semester
October 15th November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester

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English Program Requirements

German B2 (for the German Language Major Gartenbauliche WertschÃ¶pfungsketten) OR English B2 (for English Language Majors Plant Production and Propagation, Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics, Economics)

Career Opportunities after Completing International Horticulture (Master of Science)

Graduates work in numerous fields of natural sciences, engineering and economics. With a strong background in research, they take up leading positions in universities, national and international research agencies and international organisations.

Apart from research positions, graduates have found employment with banks, higher administration, government offices, NGOs, consulting firms and the global horticultural and agricultural industry.

As the horticultural sector is rapidly growing, employment opportunities will remain high in the future.

NGOsGraduates work in numerous fields of natural sciences engineering and economics. With a strong background in research they take up leading positions in universities national and international research agencies and international organisations. Apart from research positions graduates have found employment with banks higher administration government offices consulting firms and the global horticultural and agricultural industry. As the horticultural sector is rapidly growing employment opportunities will remain high in the future.

Fee Information

How to Apply

You can use our online application portal to enrol any time between 1 June and 30 September. To be able to do this, you will need a qualification for admission to higher education. At the end of the online application, you will automatically be forwarded to a cover letter (the so-called application for enrollment). Sign this application for enrollment (handwritten or digital) and put it together with the required documents into one PDF document, which you can then upload using the upload link provided. The required documents include your qualification for admission to higher education (e.g. Abitur) and any other supporting documents such as practical training certificates or evidence of language proficiency. We also need proof of your health insurance and evidence that you have paid the semester fee. At the end of the online application, all required documents are listed and must be uploaded as a scan of the original documents by September 30th, 11:59 p.m. Please do not forget to upload your photo for the LeibnizCard . You can find information on this in the application for enrollment at the end of the online application. In September, you will receive your enrolment documents, an invitation to the welcome event for new students and information about any preparatory courses that may be offered. Please note that some degree programmes offer preparatory courses well before term starts.

International Horticulture (Master of Science) at Leibniz University Hannover

Leibniz University Hannover

Germany, Hannover