The Agricultural University of Vienna – also known by the abbreviation “BOKU” – was originally founded in 1872 as an agricultural and forestry university. Today, the field of study covers a unique scientific spectrum, from agricultural problems to biotechnological research. Based on the mantra of being the “University of Life”, BOKU aims to assume a special social and political responsibility. Its core competence is the research and communication of potential sustainability solutions and the conservation of natural resources. Ultimately, BOKU provides answers to issues of socio-political significance that affect us all.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System): AKTS (Avrupa Kredi Transfer Sistemi)
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION (BACHELORSTUDIUM)
In its work, BOKU combines natural sciences, technology and engineering, as well as law, social sciences and economics to promote the sustainable use of resources. We face numerous challenges: climate crisis, population growth, increasing land and resource consumption, biodiversity crisis, environmental and nature destruction. As a pioneer in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and teaching, BOKU educates people who help solve these challenges. In addition to course content, social interaction and practical relevance are also very important at BOKU – this also includes a personal mentoring relationship and numerous opportunities to apply the knowledge gained in projects, internships or field trials. A semester abroad at one of the many partner universities is also possible.
Departments:
Agricultural sciences (Agrarwissenschaften): 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- vegetable production
- animal production
- Agriculture and Food Industry
- Orchards and gardening
- Organic farming
- agricultural biology
- Viticulture and winemaking
To focus, all topics in the relevant block must be completed. However, the student can also avoid choosing a focus and take the opportunity to get a taste of the most diverse areas of agriculture.
Forestry (Forstwirtschaft): 180 ECTS, 3 years.
Wood and Natural Fiber Technology (Holz- und Naturfasertechnologie): 180 ECTS, 3 years.e
Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture (Landschaftsplanung und Landschaftsarchitektur): 180 ECTS, 3 years, compulsory courses (152 ECTS), bachelor’s thesis (12 ECTS), elective courses (12 ECTS), free elective courses (16 ECTS), foreign language courses ( 10 ECTS)
Food and Biotechnology (Lebensmittel- und Biotechnologie): 180 ECTS, 3 years.
Environmental Engineering (Umweltingenieurwissenschaften): 180 ECTS, 3 years, They deal with the protection and management of water, a vital resource for humans, and the restoration of near-natural river beds and aquatic ecosystems. They plan facilities and implement construction projects in hydropower, flood protection and transportation. They deal with drinking water supply and sewerage technology, as well as the recycling of construction materials or the recycling of waste. They plan comprehensive measures against natural disasters and develop concepts for sustainable land use.
Environmental and Bioresource Management (Umwelt- und Bioressourcenmanagement): 180 ECTS, 3 years,
MASTER STUDY (MASTERSTUDIEN)
Departments:
German Master’s Degrees
- Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management (Wildtierökologie und Wildtiermanagement): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Food Science and Technology (Lebensmittelwissenschaften und -technologie): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture (Landschaftsplanung und Landschaftsarchitektur): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Plant Medicine (Phytomedizin): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Forest Sciences (Forstwissenschaften): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Wood Technology and management (Holztechnologie und Management): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Environment and Biological Resource Management (Umwelt- und Bioressourcenmanagement): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Cultural Engineering and Water Management (Kulturtechnik und Wasserwirtschaft): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Crop Sciences (Nutzpflanzenwissenschaften): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Livestock Sciences (Nutztierwissenschaften): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Agricultural and Food Economics (Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Material and Energetic Use of Renewable Raw Materials (Stoffliche und energetische Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Natural Disasters/Flood and Avalanche Control in the Alps (Alpine Naturgefahren/Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Viticulture, Oenology and Wine Management (Weinbau, Önologie und Weinwirtschaft): 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
Master’s Degrees in English
- Biotechnology: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Mountain Forestry: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Water Management and Environmental Engineering: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Applied Limnology: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Animal Breeding and Genetics: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
- Green chemistry: 120 ECTS, 2 years,
DOCTORAL EDUCATION (DOKTORATSTUDIUM)
Departments:
- Social and Economic Sciences (Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften): 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Soil Culture (Bodenkultur): 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP): 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- International Graduate School in Nanobiotechnology: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Advanced Biorefineries: Chemistry and Materials: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Bioprocess Engineering: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Human River Systems in the 21st Century: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Transitions to Sustainability: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Agrigenomics: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Biomaterials and Biointerfaces: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Social Ecology: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Hazards and Risks in Alpine Regions under Global Change: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
- Build like Nature: Resilient Buildings, Materials and Society: 180 ECTS, 3 years,
