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Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Аgribusinеss

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Subjects: Business Administration, Agribusiness, Bioengineering, Sustainability, Agriculture & Forestry, Animal Science, Biodiversity, Crop & Soil Management, Food Science, Logistics, Nutritional Science, Business Strategy, Husbandry, Agricultural Economics

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B.A.

Degree

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Application Deadlines

3.5 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: without admission restriction
Application:: uni-assist
Study mode:: On campus

Program Video

Duration: 04:00 min

Bachelorstudiengang "Agribusiness"

Five Reasons to choose this Bachelor's Program

Agricultural expertise combined with economic know-how

Agronomy, sustainable rural development, farm management, food law, and agricultural economy are just some of the interesting topics students study during this bachelor’s program.

Excellent career opportunities in the food and agricultural industry

Graduates of this bachelor’s program are highly qualified to develop marketing strategies, optimize business processes, or provide consulting services to agriculture and food companies in the areas of cultivation, quality assurance, and logistics.

Be part of a modern University of Applied Sciences

Studying at the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences means learning how to solve real-world problems of the agricultural and food industry and getting help from experienced lecturers from different sectors.

Complete an internship or do a semester abroad

Students of this bachelor’s program have the privilege of gaining further international experience by spending 20 weeks abroad studying at one of several partner universities worldwide or completing an internship at a company.

Apply the theory learned in class to the real-world food industry and agribusiness

This program fosters close ties with regional agribusiness and agricultural institutions. This hands-on program gives students the chance to directly apply the knowledge they gained in the classroom.

How do you want to continue?

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Course Description

Agriculture is a booming business. But global competition, resource scarcity and increasing demand are challenging the sector in new ways. For companies to remain competitive, they will need talented specialists who are well-versed not only in the state of agricultural and food industries, but also understand the issues driving regional development, sustainability management and environmental policy. Agribusiness B.A. trains these types of specialists: graduates able to combine business expertise and advanced management skills tailored to the agricultural and nutritional sciences.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The B.A. in Agribusiness is aimed at prospective international students who hold a university entrance qualification for German Universities. Ideal for those wishing to gain critical business knowledge about the food and agricultural industry.

Special Program Features

Study at the international and modern Kleve Campus

The Kleve Campus of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences hosts over 7200 students from more than 120 countries. The campus consists of several acres of new buildings merging with nature and the surrounding Spoy Canal.

Practice building your own company

Over the course of this bachelor’s program, students learn how to manage food and agricultural businesses, taking into account all aspects of a successful and sustainable business.

Ability to select a variety of elective modules

Students can choose from a variety of elective modules, ranging from business management, sustainable development, business economics, and research methods to sustainable agriculture, among others.

Partner Universities

Hague University of Applied Sciences

Hague

City

6 months

Duration

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University of Osijek

Osijek

City

6 months

Duration

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Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

Lillehammer

City

6 months

Duration

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Accreditations

AQAS

AQAS, the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programmes, is a non-profit independent and professional agency for external quality assurance in the field of higher education in Germany and Europe.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Аgribusinеss” are:

University Entrance Qualifiсatiοn

To study at the bachelor‘s level in Germany, international students must have a qualification equivalent to a German university entrance certificate (Hochschulreife), allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), or equivalent school leaving certificates.

In many cases, international applicants also take an assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung) at a “Studienkolleg” or provide proof of previous study in their home country before being admitted to the degree program. Detailed information is available on the university’s page.

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Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

Only TOEFL (iBT) and IELTS (academic) are accepted as proof. German language certificates are not required to enroll in a degree program taught in English.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting: October)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

In 25 days free webinar

How to apply via uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

without admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

Application:

uni-assist

Application Fee:

€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional

Application Documents

University Entrance Eхaminatiοn

In German: Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB). This proves that you have reached a sufficient level of schooling to attend a higher education institution in Germany. If you did not earn your HZB in Germany, then you must apply through uni-assist so that the equivalency of your international HZB can be established. Uni-assist establishes equivalency based on official guidelines from the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (Kultusministerkonferenz), the German Rectors Conference (Hochschulrectorenkonferenz), and the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesеn).

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English Language Certifiсatе → Language Requirements

Proof of Professional Experienсе

All students at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences must complete an eight-week internship before the end of the third semester. It is often easier for international applicants – particularly those who speak little to no German – to complete this mandatory requirement in their home country before applying. For more details and additional requirements, please see the examination regulations of your desired study program.

Once you have completed this requirement, you can request an official recognition form from your faculty. Important: If your internship is not recognized by the end of the third semester, you will automatically be deregistered as a studеnt.

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Testimonials

You graduated in 2015 with a degree in Agribusiness. Can you tell us a bit about your career path since then?

I worked for a few gardening companies even before I began studying. The business side of things always fascinated me the most, so I knew early on that I wanted a career in the plant business. The Lower Rhine is actually one of the largest hubs for commercial plant distributors in Europe (next to Aalsmeer, a region near Amsterdam in the Netherlands). Since I grew up there and wanted to live and work there in the future, I decided to do my internship semester in the Netherlands while I had the chance. In Aalsmeer I worked at a plant distributor for six months in early 2015 that catered primarily to large retailers in Germany (garden centres, DIY stores, supermarkets etc.) My time there left a lasting impression and cemented my plans to work in this industry after graduation. I was also able to improve my Dutch (I studied it in school years ago), which has really helped my career too. While working in the Netherlands I was lucky to receive job offers from both Dutch and German companies. I decided to work for Landgard, the largest consortium for flower and plant producers in Germany, in the city of Straelen.

Read the full interview here.
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