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    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
    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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      Agribusiness: Agriculture Communications - BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Agricultural Communications - BA University of Wyoming, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,570 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,570 USD

      Start date
      September, May
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      Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Communication - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      27,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,000 USD

      Start date
      January, August, June
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      Agriculture - BSc University of Kentucky, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,050 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,050 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Agriculture
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      Agricultural Biology - BSAG University of Saskatchewan, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,663 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,838 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Agricultural Biology
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    Associate in agriculture

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      Agricultural and Biological Engineering - AES Moraine Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,408 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,408 USD

      Start date
      January, August, June
      Show program overview about Agricultural and Biological Engineering
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      Agriculture Power Equipment - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      28 months
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Agriculture Power Equipment
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      Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems - ASc/AA Seattle Central College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems
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    Pathway in agriculture

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      Agriculture and Farm Management - FdSc Royal Agricultural University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,117 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,200 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Agriculture and Farm Management
    See all undergraduate pathways in agriculture

    Agriculture graduate programs

    Master's in agriculture

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      Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security - MSc Royal Agricultural University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,940 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,240 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
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      Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,973 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics
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      Agriculture - MAgric University of the South Pacific, Fiji

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,857 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,857 USD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture - MSc Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,000 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture
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      Agriculture for Sustainable Development - MSc University of Greenwich, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,376 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Agriculture for Sustainable Development
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    Diploma in agriculture

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      Agriculture - GradDip Royal Agricultural University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,940 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,240 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Agriculture
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    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.