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    Horticulture degrees abroad

    Horticulture is a diverse and dynamic subject that covers the commercial production of fruit, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. As a horticulture student, you can also study the design and maintenance of parks and gardens, open spaces and other managed landscapes.

    The subject has close links to other disciplines including agriculture and plant science, and you will usually cover elements of these when studying horticulture. If you are someone with a keen interest in growing and cultivating plants and want to work with nature then a degree in horticulture could be the ideal program for you.

    Horticulture is not widely offered by universities and colleges, so choosing to study abroad could be the best way to find the right program for you. You’ll also get to experience how a different country approaches commercial plant production, while improving your language skills and living in a new environment.

    Horticulture program structure

    It is possible to study horticulture as a bachelor’s degree over three or four years, but it is commonly offered as a foundation level program or as a certificate. Some universities also offer a top-up course that can convert a foundation degree into a BSc.

    There are a few master’s programs available, but many postgraduate programs are in related subject areas like plant science.

    When studying horticulture you can expect to get your hands dirty, and you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, field trips, laboratory work and group tutorials. You’ll be assessed via written coursework and essays, exams, and practical assessments.

    Exactly what is covered in the program content and curriculum will vary based on the location and university you’re studying at, but here are some of the main topics you can expect to cover:

    • Agronomy
    • Plant production
    • Soil science
    • Botany
    • Classifications and taxonomies
    • Plant ecology
    • Plant pathology
    • Garden management
    • Landscape horticulture

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    Horticulture undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in horticulture

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      Agribusiness: Horticulture - 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
      January, August
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      Agricultural Science: Horticulture - BSAG Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,920 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Agricultural Science: Horticulture - BSc University of the Fraser Valley, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,115 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Applied Biological Sciences (Sustainable Horticulture) - BSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,834 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Commerce: Horticulture - BComm Lincoln University, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,354 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,100 NZD

      Start date
      January
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    Associate in horticulture

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      Environmental Horticulture - AASc Lake Washington Institute of Technology, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,635 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,635 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, July
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      Horticulture - AASc Lake Land College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,500 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

      Start date
      January, June, August
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      Horticulture/Landscape Specialist - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Landscape Horticulture (Transfer Degree) - AASc South Seattle 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, January, April, June
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    Diploma in horticulture

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      Horticulture - Dip Lincoln University, New Zealand

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      15,667 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,400 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Horticulture Management - Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,533 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,923 CAD

      Start date
      August
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      Horticulture Technology: Sustainable Production Horticulture Specialization - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,100 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD

      Start date
      September, January, May
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    Certificate in horticulture

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      Basic Landscape Horticulture - Cert Merritt College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, January, June
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      Environmental Horticulture - Cert College of the Desert, USA
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      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,368 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Horticulture - Cert Lake Land College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,500 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

      Start date
      January, June, August
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      Horticulture - Cert Thompson Rivers University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,415 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,025 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Landscape Horticulture - Cert South Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, June
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    Horticulture graduate programs

    Master's in horticulture

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      Science: Plant Breeding (Research) - MSc Lincoln University, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,131 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,500 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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    Diploma in horticulture

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      Horticulture Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,822 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,284 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Science and Technology: Plant Breeding - PGDip Massey University, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      28,586 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 40,870 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Future horticulture careers

    As a horticulture graduate you will be well placed to work in plant production, and there are a wide range of careers you can pursue, including:

    • Plant pathologist
    • Landscape gardener/designer
    • Horticultural technician
    • Plant producer
    • Head gardener
    • Plant breeder
    • Plant geneticist

    Many universities will be able to support your career aspirations and connect you with placement opportunities and industry contacts. Another way to improve your career prospects is to broaden your skills at university by joining clubs and societies.