OpenFieldMaster of Science in Urban Horticulture & Vertical Farming Systems
Three-semester graduate program based in the Lehrpark research greenhouses, focusing on precision hydroponics, automated microclimate sensing, and urban food security.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Environmental Science (210 ECTS) with 2.5 or better
- English language proficiency
- German B2/C1 and English B2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Bachelor thesis summary, curriculum vitae, and academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- BMEL Federal Agricultural Research Assistantships offering €800 monthly stipend
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; semester fee ~€270
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- July 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Lehrpark der Fachhochschule Erfurt documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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