Study agriculture abroad
An in-depth guide to studying agriculture as an international student.
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Agriculture degrees abroad
The study of agriculture is about more than just farming: it can cover a huge number of areas and topics, from forestry and animal science, to conservation and food production. It’s a subject of vital global importance, as it tackles meeting the increasing food demands of the world.
Studying agriculture abroad means you’ll see first hand how a different country tackles farming issues, and be able to experience different growing environments. This can give a wider appreciation for the problems facing global agriculture and give you a competitive edge in the job market.
If you enjoy science and learning about plants and animals, and want to help solve some of the big issues facing the world, a degree in agriculture could be right for you.
Agriculture program structure
Agriculture is a diverse subject that can cover a number of different fields. Therefore, the exact content and structure of each program will differ depending on the university and country to study in.
Some programs may only include some of these areas, so it’s worth looking closely at the curriculum when you apply. It’s possible to study agriculture in combination with another subject, like forestry or animal science, which is a great way of focussing the direction of your degree.
Most undergraduate programs are taught over three to five years, and many offer work placements that give you real hands-on experience. You can study a master’s in agriculture over one or two years, and it’s also possible to study for a PhD which can take four or five years to complete.
Here’s some of the modules and subjects you might see:
Soil and environmental science Crop production and technology Livestock science Nutrition Biosciences Animal biology Plant science Food marketing Farm business management Agricultural economics
- Soil and environmental science
- Crop production and technology
- Livestock science
- Nutrition
- Biosciences
- Animal biology
- Plant science
- Food marketing
- Farm business management
- Agricultural economics
Types of agriculture degrees
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Agriculture study abroad programs
Agriculture undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in agriculture
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Agriculture - BSc University of Kentucky, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,050 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Ecological Agriculture - BSc University of Vermont, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 41,280 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Agriculture - BAgr University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 33,950 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Agriculture (Teacher Certification in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Grade 6-12) - BSAG Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,929 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Agriculture - BSc American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,630 LL
- Start date
- January, August
Certificate in agriculture
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Agriculture and Farm Management - Cert Royal Agricultural University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 10,000 GBP
- Start date
- June, September
Agriculture graduate programs
Master's in agriculture
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Agriculture for Sustainable Development - MSc University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Agriculture - MAgric University of the South Pacific, Fiji
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,857 USD
- Start date
- February, July
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security - MSc Royal Agricultural University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 11,550 GBP
- Start date
- June, September
Diploma in agriculture
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Agriculture - PGDip Royal Agricultural University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 12,000 GBP
- Start date
- June, September
Future agriculture careers
Graduating with a degree in agriculture will give you the skills and knowledge to work in a number of related fields. Popular jobs that agriculture graduates go into include:
- Farm manager
- Agriculture consultant
- Agronomist
- Breeding advisor
- Plant geneticist
- Soil scientist
- Woodland manager
- Environmental consultant
- Agricultural sales executive
- Journalist
An agriculture degree will give you plenty of transferable skills that most employers value, so you don’t need to limit your search to jobs in the agriculture sector.
As agriculture programs can be varied, make sure you think about what career you want after graduation. Use this to help you find a program that covers the areas that will help you achieve your aims.
