Horticultural Science
Master at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 is PARTLY PUBLISHED for this row. Use the fields containing specific 2027/28 dates/amounts as current information. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE remains historical planning data and may change. Recheck the linked official call before submission, payment, test booking or visa action.
Programme overview
Horticultural Science is a 2 years (120 ECTS) English-taught programme at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, based in Bozen-Bolzano. It is a Master's / second-cycle degree focused on design, culture, communication, spatial or creative practice combined with analytical and project-based work. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward design, cultural/creative industries, communication, planning, heritage, consulting or further research.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: Master's / second-cycle degree.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS).
- Location: Bozen-Bolzano.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Programme-specific details from the official source
advanced horticultural science, crop systems and research-oriented training.
https://www.unibz.it/en/applicants/international/international-degree-seeking-applicants
Frequently asked questions
How long is Horticultural Science at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano?
The programme lasts 2 years (120 ECTS).
When does Horticultural Science start?
Autumn; 2026/27 first semester began 28 Sep 2026 for many programmes. Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Horticultural Science taught in English?
Yes. Horticultural Science is listed as an English-taught Master at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Recognised first-cycle/Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline plus the programme's curricular and English-language requirements. Admission is competitive/ranking-based where places are limited.
What are the tuition fees for Horticultural Science?
2027/28 tuition not yet published. Latest official general degree-seeking reference: approximately €1,200/year, normally paid in two instalments. Recheck the exact programme page for 2027/28.
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Admission criteria
Recognised first-cycle/Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline plus the programme's curricular and English-language requirements. Admission is competitive/ranking-based where places are limited.
hold a recognised Bachelor's/first-cycle degree giving access to postgraduate study. The exact subject/credit match is programme-specific; a 3-year Indian Bachelor's is assessed by the university and should not be assumed automatically equivalent to every Italian LM requirement. Prepare degree/provisional certificate, complete transcript, grading scale if requested, CV, motivation letter, English proof, and course descriptions/syllabi where curricular credits must be checked. Portfolio, references, GMAT/GRE, admission test or interview apply only where the official programme requires them.
Application deadlines
2026/27 reference: non-EU citizens living outside Italy generally had one application period; several English MScs used an Early Bird window 2 Mar–28 Apr 2026 (12:00 local time). Exact dates vary by programme; use the specific 2027/28 programme page when published.
How to apply
Apply through the official unibz application portal from the programme page. For non-EU citizens abroad, upload the foreign degree and transcript in Italian/German/English plus grading scale where requested, satisfy the English/academic selection, pay the application fee, then secure the place with the first tuition instalment. After admission complete Universitaly pre-enrolment. Official English-programme inventory: https://www.unibz.it/en/applicants/international/international-degree-seeking-applicants
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
https://www.unibz.it/en/applicants/international/international-degree-seeking-applicants
Application fees
2027/28 fee not yet published. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE: €50 non-refundable application fee for non-EU citizens living abroad.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition not yet published. Latest official general degree-seeking reference: approximately €1,200/year, normally paid in two instalments. Recheck the exact programme page for 2027/28.
Scholarships
Provincial right-to-study support/scholarships and university-related exemptions are available under annual official rules. Students receiving a scholarship from the Autonomous Province of Bozen-Bolzano can be entitled to tuition reimbursement. Check the current official unibz funding/Province call.
Cost of living in Bozen-Bolzano
Official unibz international guidance lists student-hall examples around €360/month for a single room and €270/month for a double room (availability limited). Food/transport/personal costs are additional; verify the current housing page.
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