Study horticulture abroad
An in-depth guide to studying horticulture as an international student.
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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 study abroad programs
Horticulture undergraduate programs
Associate in horticulture
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Horticulture/Landscape Specialist - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Bachelor's in horticulture
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Applied Biological Sciences (Sustainable Horticulture) - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,834 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Horticulture - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Plant and Soil Systems - Environmental Horticulture - BSc Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Sustainable Landscape Horticulture - 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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Horticulture - Nursery and Greenhouse Science Emphasis - BSc Auburn University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 32,220 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
Diploma in horticulture
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Horticulture Technology - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Horticulture graduate programs
Diploma in horticulture
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Horticulture Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,284 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Horticulture – Food and Farming - OCDip Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 28 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,042 CAD
- Start date
- September
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.
