Tertiary agricultural education
Tertiary agricultural education is also offered by universities (Universitäten) and
universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen).
Within the field of agriculture, forestry
and nutrition sciences2 275 study courses are offered at 20 universities and at 32
universities of applied science in Germany. Agricultural studies in particular are offered at
ten universities and 12 universities of applied science3. In the winter semester 2012/13
47,766 students of agricultural, forestry and food sciences were enrolled at German
universities, of which 26,673 studied agricultural sciences, food and beverages technology.
Recent developments in the education sector are the realization of the 1999 academic
reform (Bologna reform). Almost all (95%) faculties and institutes offering agriculture,
forestry or nutrition science in Germany are now offering Bachelor and Master degrees.
Although universities are under the responsibility of the Länder, they have a certain degree
of autonomy in strategic orientation of the education and research.
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