BScPrecision Agricultural Engineering
Study location | Hungary, Debrecen |
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Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
Nominal duration | 7 semesters |
Study language | English |
Awards | BSc |
Course code | Agricultural Science |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) high school certificate; entrance examination in mathematics, chemistry or biology (written and oral) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 /IELTS 5.5/Certificate on English medium of instruction) |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. |
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More information |
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Overview
Program description:
Unique in Hungary and Europe, the training includes, in addition to the basic agricultural knowledge, the knowledge of precision agriculture, agricultural digitalisation, the application and operation of precision agricultural equipment, info-communication tools, geoinformatics, data collection and data management, knowledge of the use of software in agriculture, knowledge of agricultural robotics, the basics of operating agricultural drones, knowledge of precision farming technology, the principles, structure, and operation of precision farming advisory systems.
Entry requirements:
High school leaving certificate
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral and written
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
The two main aspects of the selection procedure are the professional educational results and the English language proficiency. In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency we conduct a Skype interview in order to check the applicant’s English language skills. After evaluating the documentations and previous educational results, the applicant is required to take an entrance exam (online) and is admitted with a result of at least 60%.
Contact:
Ms Annamária Rácz
Admissions Officer
annamaria@edu.unideb.hu
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Programme structure
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
Year
Main subjects
1
Mathematics, Informatics, Mechanical knowledge, Inorganic and organic chemistry, Agro-chemistry, Botany, Physics, Plant physiology, Microbiology, Soil science, Agricultural basics, Horticulture, Plant pathology, Environmental management, Animal physiology
2
Statistics, Agrometeorology, Water management, Crop production, Animal husbandry, Land use, Integrated crop protection, Agricultural marketing and prices, Principles of microeconomics, Global food system, Agricultural computer application, Geospatial data analysis, Agricultural mechanics and robotics, Intro to Precision Agricultura and Lab, Farm machinery system management
3
Hydraulics, pneumatics, Technical writing in engineering, Quality management systems, Management and organisation knowledge, Technical consulting in precision farming, Organisation and economics of precision farming, Precision feeding and animal husbandry, Precision agr data mapping, Use of soil and plant sensors in crop production, Climate risk management and precision agriculture, Crop management with precision farming, Electrical diagnostics for farm machinery, Project work
Internship, practice: Students should complete a 12-week professional practice in the last semester
Career opportunities
Undergraduates may find employment in small, medium and large agricultural enterprises, in agricultural integrators, service and trading companies, in consultancy networks, in professional organisations, in educational institutions and research institutes.