OpenFieldState-Certified Master Florist Diploma and Botanical Architecture (Meisterbrief)
Advanced two-year master-level curriculum in botanical sculpture, large-scale commercial event installation, enterprise nursery management, and international botanical aesthetics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed vocational training as florist or gardener plus minimum two years of verified professional experience
- English language proficiency
- German language proficiency B2 or English for international masterclasses
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Portfolio of floral arrangements/installations (10-15 photographic artifacts) and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Employer or master florist recommendation letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for German Federal Upgrading BAföG (Aufstiegs-BAföG) providing up to 50% non-repayable tuition grants and low-interest loans
- Application fee
- €50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €6,800 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 (Autumn Term)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Flowers University - Institute of Floral Art and Plant Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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