Master's Information Day 16 December 2026

On 16 December 2026, various master's programmes focusing on crops, livestock and organic farming will be presented. After a presentation of the four master's programmes by lecturers and the introduction of exciting projects, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
The presentation and subsequent networking event with drinks will take place from 2pm to 6pm at the Exnerhaus, seminar room EH05, Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Vienna.

Programme:

2pm: Welcome

2pm - 6pm: Presentation of the master's programmes

from 6pm: Networking and drinks

Location: Exnerhaus, Seminar Room EH05 in Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Vienna

Phytomedicine

2:00-3:00 p.m.

The German-language Master's programme in Phytomedicine provides comprehensive knowledge about the diagnosis, causes and spread of plant damage. Students learn to develop and apply preventive and curative measures to protect plants from pathogens and pests and keep them healthy. The interdisciplinary programme combines aspects of agriculture and forestry, including horticulture, and trains students for responsible positions in the field of sustainable plant protection.

The lecture will be held in German.

Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology (AgrEco-Organic & EUR-Organic)

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3:00-4:00 p.m.

The English-language Master's programme in Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology offers students interdisciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in organic farming and agroecology. Students can either pursue a joint degree (EUR-Organic), studying at a partner university in addition to BOKU, or complete the Master's programme as a single degree (AgrEco-Organic) at BOKU only.

The lecture will be held in English.

Animal Sciences

4:00-5:00 p.m.

The German-language Master's programme in Animal Sciences will turn you into an expert in tomorrow's animal husbandry. You will deepen your knowledge of animal breeding, nutrition and health, and learn how to design sustainable production systems. The focus is on the entire life cycle of animal husbandry – from feeding and husbandry to animal welfare and environmental impacts to agricultural practice in the context of global challenges.

The lecture will be held in German.

Animal Breeding and Genetics & European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics

5:00-6:00 p.m.

The English-language Master's programme in Animal Breeding and Genetics and the European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics focus on the development of sustainable breeding programmes for farm animals, fish and pets, providing high-quality training in the field of animal breeding and genetics. What makes this programme special is that you can choose to complete the entire Master's degree at BOKU or study at two of six renowned European universities.