Overview

Overview

How will we feed 10 billion people in the future? How do we produce and market high-quality food? How do we breed and keep farm animals in a species-appropriate way? How do we protect plants? How does organic farming work? These and other exciting questions are addressed in the Bachelor's degree programme in Agricultural Sciences. Students learn about agriculture from all sides and understand the entire agricultural system. 
Agriculture has long since ceased to be what it once was: climate change makes it necessary for us to find ways to reduce our consumption of resources, release fewer greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, protect the environment and preserve biodiversity. Nevertheless, we want to produce high quality food to feed the growing world population. An important role is played by progressive digitalisation both in the field and in the barn, which fundamentally changes the work in agriculture, increases efficiency in production and supports farmers in doing more for the environment, climate and animal welfare. In the agricultural sciences degree programme, our students are actively involved in solving important social and environmental problems. The basis of the study programme is formed by basic natural science subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics. Building on this, students receive basic training in the disciplines of plant and animal production as well as agricultural economics and agricultural technology. Social sciences and ecology also play a role. This approach from different directions is called interdisciplinary. In addition, our students acquire interdisciplinary skills such as science-led work and presentation.

Requirements of this course of study

In addition to the formal entry requirements (see application), we expect fun in the science of life, flexibility, solution-oriented thinking and a pragmatic approach to the challenges of everyday life. Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and biology is an advantage. JLU offers preliminary courses in which you can brush up on your knowledge before starting your studies. This way you are optimally prepared for your studies.