The Agriculture programme at the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences adopts an extremely practical approach featuring a large number of field trips, practical placements and project seminars. The area surrounding Neubrandenburg is strongly agricultural, and the combination of modern company structures and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities creates an excellent study environment.

The Bachelor course normally extends over six semesters and offers a comprehensive and practical approach. The first two years comprise twenty compulsory modules imparting basic knowledge of the natural sciences, economics, social studies and agricultural science. Elective modules are available as early as the fifth semester, and combining these (selecting at least 12 elective modules) enables students to create an individual qualifications profile. The course is completed by an interdisciplinary project seminar, a one-week field trip and the Bachelor dissertation. Practical placements take place at agricultural companies and/or in companies involved in upstream or downstream operations, these being completed during periods where no lectures are scheduled. The “Bachelor of Science” qualification enables students to embark on a professional career at an early stage and permits entrance to a Masters course.

The Masters course is a postgraduate programme, normally four semesters in length. A first degree (Bachelor or the German “Diploma”) in agricultural science or a related discipline with an average grade of at least 2.5 (on the German grades system of 1 to 6) is required to be accepted onto the Masters course. The two main focuses of the Masters course, which also adopts a strongly practical approach, are “Agricultural Economics” and “Quality and Quality Assurance in Agriculture”. Students study ten modules in the first two semesters, two of which are prescribed. The course further com-prises a one-semester period of study abroad including a practical placement completed in the third semester. During the fourth semester, students complete their Masters thesis. The Masters course leads to the well known international degree of “Master of Science”.

Both courses have been accredited since 2002.