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Documentation Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences
Course of studies
Degree
BachelorDuration of study (semesters)
6Language
DeutschLocation
WeihenstephanDescription of course of studies
Agriculture and horticulture are a foundation for modern civilization, an important cultural asset and a key economic driver. At the Center of Life and Food Sciences Weihenstephan we strongly believe that strong academic training and research in this field are necessary to provide a lasting future.Our undergraduate course in agricultural and horticultural sciences will give you the well-rounded education necessary for a career in this area. A broad range of subjects concerning the natural sciences, animal husbandry, plant cultivation, economics and agricultural engineering will appeal to students interested in the practical aspects of agriculture and related industries as well as students interested in scientific research.
Three semesters of introductory and fundamental classes are followed by further three semesters allowing for diversification according to individual interests. The third semester is unique to our program: It is taught through a modular system in which combinations of selected classes are combined to focus on one particular subject at a time. For example three weeks of animal husbandry systems incorporate ethology, nutrition, and the raising of animals. Finally one module gives students the oportunity for initial research in small groups at a very early stage. Great emphasis is also placed on developing key qualifications such as problem solving, team work, and communication. Before graduating every student is required to write their own bachelor’s thesis.
This curriculum is complemented by set of further oportunities: Hands on laboratory work, for example in botany, chemistry or microbiology. Various excursions throughout Germany and various other countries, for example Romania. Last but not least a carefully fashioned internship program according to your goals providing you with initial practical experience.
This bachelor’s degree provides you with various career options: Students have chosen jobs as diverse as agricultural consulting, research in for example phytopathology or plantbreeding and economics, just to name a few. Nevertheless the TU München strongly encourages its students to continue education at graduate level – therefore every successful student is offered consecutive graduate studies. Possible programs are offered in agricultural sciences, renewable resources, horticultural sciences and coming soon agricultural management, as well. Since you will have completed the common basic curriculum in Weihenstephan, you may even opt to apply for graduate education at a different faculty, for example Biology or Consumer Economics.
Curriculum (link)
http://www.agrar.wzw.tum.deMajor fields of study
Following the introductory period during the first three semesters, a certain field of study may be defined through your choice of electives.Course of studies
Agricultural and Horticultural SciencesInternship
Internship
Achieving a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and horticultural sciences requires 16 weeks of internship. Four weeks are covered by set courses, while students are responsible for further 12 weeks according to the ‘Hinweise zur Gestaltung der Studienpraxis Agrarwissenschaften und Gartenbauwissenschaften’ at http://www.praktikantenamt-weihenstephan.de/hinweise-studienpraxis.htm Mrs. LDin Mechthild Schröder (+49 (0)8161 / 71 3710 mechthild.schroeder@pa-weihst.bayern.de) will answer any questions on Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by personal appointment. We strongly encourage internships abroad and personal info and info on possible financial support is provided by Mrs. Schredl (+49 (0)8161 / 71 3572 schredl@zv.tum.de) on Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Internship (Link)
http://www.praktikantenamt-weihenstephan.de/hinweise-studienpraxis.htmInternship´s office (Link)
http://www.praktikantenamt-weihenstephan.deApplication and admission
Application
Online application: Online-application: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/index_htmlPlease note: Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification must apply to uni-assist for preliminary inspection documentation of their university entrance qualification before applying online.
Aptitude test:
Yes, in a two-tiered procedure we first carefully review your written application. Truly outstanding students may be then accepted immediately, while others may be invited to a personal interview.
Aptitude test
yesStart of course
Winter semesterApplication Period
WS: May 15 - July 15SS: Nov. 15 - Jan. 15 only for applicants in higher semester
Admission notification
Online after verification of application documentsApplication documents
Your application will require- a university-entrance diploma (officially accredited copy), for further information please see http://portal.mytum.de/studium/bewerbung/hochschulzugangsberechtigung
- valid identity card (copy)
- a resume (personal data sheet)
- a photograph (for issuing a student card – please note that this picture will explicitly NOT be considered during the application procedure)
- Letter of Motivation*
- Proof of matching internships or vocational training, if applicable
Application documents (International students)
preliminary inspection documentationYour application will require
- copy of university-entrance diploma. Please contact the registrar’s office at phone: (089) 289-22245 or immatrikulationsamt@zv.tum.de and possibly the Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle für den Freistaat Bayern at http://www.km.bayern.de/km/schule/schularten/berufliche/zeugnisanerkennung/index.shtml
Further guidelines are provided at http://www.anabin.de (Land wählen →select country → Zeugnisbewertung → select certificate/degree). http://www.kmk.org/zab.html might prove helpful, as the registrar will generally follow their recommendations. Applicants from the People's Republic of China please contact the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) in Beijing https://www.aps.org.cn/web/ - valid and official proof of identity (copy)
- a resume (personal data sheet)
- a photograph (for issuing a student card – please note that this picture is explicitly NOT considered during the application procedure)
- Evidence of German Language Proficiency: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/sprachenzentrum/deutschkenntnisse/document_view?
- Letter of Motivation*
- Proof of matching internships or vocational training, if applicable
*Your letter of motivation gives you the opportunity to reconsider your choice of study and helps us determine wether your goals match our programm. The letter could include your knowledge, your experience, your skills, your interests concerning university studies, and your future plans as well as personal notes. Approximately one to one and a half pages should suffice.
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