University of Foggia
International Master's Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE)
The Second-Cycle Degree Programme (MSc) in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies enables our students to address a wide range of operational and project-based activities, as cutting-edge agricultural science professionals.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
31/12/2025
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) in either Agricultural Science or Food Science is required. Applicants holding a different Bachelor’s degree must have at least 30 ECTS credits in core agricultural science subjects, as part of their academic curriculum.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
A B2 level certificate in English or any other equivalent language certification is required. Alternatively, the examination committee reserves the right to assess whether the candidate’s language proficiency is adequate and meets the B2 level of the Common European Framework.
Course details
- Type: Master’s Degree Programme (EQF Level 7)
- Duration: 2 years
- Code: LM69 – Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
- ECTS Credits: 120
- Course Delivery Language: English
Course info
- Academic Department: Department of Agricultural Sciences, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE)
- Access Type: Open Admission
- Delivery Mode: Classroom Lectures, Blended Learning, and Problem-Based Learning
- Course ID Code: 1232
- Course Coordinator: Prof. Mariangela Caroprese
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Course description and objectives
The place where you will gain specialist skills for your future career
Did you know that Italy is the first European country for value added in agriculture?
And that Foggia in particular, along with its administrative district, leads the national production output in key crops such as tomatoes, wheat and olives, incl. their export as horticultural products?
Nowadays, agriculture demands innovative approaches to challenges such as climate change and the adoption of sustainable strategies in line with circular economy principles.
In the English-taught Master’s Degree Course in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, you will share our core mission within a multidisciplinary and international learning environment i.e. driving change in agricultural production systems.
We are committed to preparing highly-qualified professionals in the agricultural sector who are inspired in their academic journey toward a successful career as future agronomists, consultants, technicians, scientists and entrepreneurs.
Our Core Objectives
- Provide advanced academic traineeship for future agricultural science professionals
- Develop technical and practical skills for the design and management of agricultural production systems
- Promote environmentally sustainable practices across the agri-food supply chain
Career Opportunities and Employment
Graduates in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies will primarily enjoy employment opportunities in:
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- Food production and preservation companies
- Public and private organizations promoting rural development, environmental protection, and sustainable land management
- Research and experimentation centres that carry out technical and scientific dissemination
- International organizations and institutions such as FAO, the European Commission, EFSA, NGOs and other international agencies working in agricultural development, trade, and policy harmonization
- Organizations for quality assurance and certification that carry out inspections, certification, and traceability of agricultural products and supply chains
Study plan
The Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies is organized into four semesters over two academic years. The Year 1 Second Semester includes multidisciplinary modules taught using Problem-Based Learning (PBL). The Year 2 Second Semester focuses on elective free-choice courses, a traineeship/internship experience, and the development of an experimental thesis project under faculty supervision. Winter Semesters (1st and 3rd) start in October and end in January. Summer Semesters (2nd and 4th) start in March and end in June
Student mobility and Internationalization
The Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE) is strongly committed to its internationalization.
In the past three years, more than 150 of our enrolled students have participated in Erasmus+ European mobility programmes, and over 100 incoming foreign students have joined us from various partner institutions across Europe.
We actively promote a wide range of mobility options, including:
Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility Programmes for long-term mobility periods.
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), for short-mobility periods.
Students enrolled in the International MSc in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies can benefit from Erasmus+ mobility grants (for up to two semesters abroad) and international lectures by visiting professors from leading foreign universities and foreign research institutions.
Students can apply for mobility to one of our selected partner universities abroad. Our active agreements include universities in Germany, France, Spain, Greece, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Portugal and other EU countries.
Outgoing mobility for study The Erasmus+ Programme allows students to spend a period of study at a university in one of the Programme countries, which has signed a bilateral agreement with the University of Foggia.
https://www.unifg.it/en/international/go-abroad-us/outgoing-mobility-study
Rankings and services
Key achievements
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DAFNE – Department of Excellence for Research in Italy for outstanding scientific output (2023–2027) -Italian Ministry of University and Research.
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4th place in Italy for Bachelor’s Degree Courses and 3rd place for Master’s Degree Courses.
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Ranked among the top 6.6% of universities worldwide and 477th in Europe by CWUR – Center for World University Rankings (2023)
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Ranked 501–600 in Life Sciences and 251–300 in Interdisciplinary Studies by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024.
Services
Students are the most precious resource and, at the same time, the heart of the activities implemented by the University. Following European policies, the University has granted students a key role in the quality assurance process in the last few years. By doing so, it has ensured that students are represented in the governing bodies and actively participate in the Joint Committees, the Quality Committee and the Evaluation Committee.
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Contact us for future information
If you are interested in our MSc Programme in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies and would like further information, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Campus
Via Napoli 25, 71122 Foggia (ITALY)
Frequently asked questions
I am a foreign student. What do I have to do to apply?
if you are a student living abroad, follow this procedure.
I am an Italian student. What do I have to do to apply?
if you are a student living abroad, follow this procedure.
Where do I find further information about admission requirements?
You can find detailed information about the course through this link.
International Student Office: ammissioni.internazionali@unifg.it
Are there special procedures for disadvantaged students?
Unifg promotes the project UNICORE 7.0 – University corridors for refugees.
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