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Agricultural Science

Agricultural Science

This field combines plant, animal and soil science with business knowledge for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.

Agriculture, food and environment

What do graduates do?

  • Agri advisor
  • Agribusiness manager
  • Farm manager
  • Animal nutrition specialist
  • Animal health or welfare officer
  • Commodity trader
  • Sales and marketing manager

Length by country

Ireland
4 years
Australia
3 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

ChemistryBiology / Biological SciencesPhysicsIntroduction to Sustainable AgricultureIntroduction to Agricultural ScienceIntroduction to Sustainable Development

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

Galway's programme includes a 12 week placement on farms and in agri businesses. At Melbourne students can spend a semester at the Dookie agricultural campus.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

7 schools in 5 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Ireland

University College DublinAgri-Environmental Sciences · Dublin
University College DublinCrop Science · Dublin
University of GalwayBachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) · Galway
University of GalwayAgricultural Science · Galway

USA

Penn State UniversityAgricultural Science · University Park
Penn State UniversityAgricultural, Food, and Biosystems Engineering · University Park

Australia

University of MelbourneBachelor of Agriculture · Melbourne
University of SydneyBachelor of Science (Agriculture) · Sydney

Hungary

University of DebrecenAgricultural Engineering · Debrecen

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Rural Sciences and Food Systems · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

Ireland2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Australia2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Hungary1 schoolCountry guide
Medicine (English-taught medicine), 12 semesters€7.900per semester · 2027/2028University of Szeged, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
  • 1 December 2026

    International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
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  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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Last checked: November 2026.

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