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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

Bachelor's in horticulture

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    Agricultural Science: Horticulture - BSc University of the Fraser Valley, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,915 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Agricultural Science: Horticulture - BSAG Murray State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,328 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,328 USD

    Start date
    January, April, August
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    Applied Biological Sciences: Sustainable Horticulture - BSc Arizona State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    31,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Environmental Horticulture - BS Montana State University Bozeman, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    29,608 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 29,608 USD

    Start date
    August, May, December
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    Horticulture - BSAG Stephen F. Austin State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,564 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,564 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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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
    August, January, June
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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
    January, August
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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
    13,428 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,400 NZD

    Start date
    January, June
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    Horticulture Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    14 months
    Annual tuition fee
    12,725 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,284 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Horticulture Technologist - Dip Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,923 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,552 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Horticulture Technology - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,743 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    Landscape Horticulture (Windsor Campus) - OCDip St. Clair College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,872 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,125 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
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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
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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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
    August, January, June
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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
    Show program overview about Landscape Horticulture

Horticulture graduate programs

Diploma in horticulture

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

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    24,501 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 40,870 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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Certificate in horticulture

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    Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Environment or Horticulture - PGCert Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,923 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,552 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Post-Diploma Certificate: Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Environment or Horticulture

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.