MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology

Last updated: 18. January 2026

Level of Programme
Master’s (MA/MSc)
Field of Science
Agriculture
Length of program
4
semesters
Number of Credits
120
Virtual Training Center
AGRI-FOOD
Institute responsible for training
Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology

Gödöllő

Hungarian
language
Spring
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
full time training

Gödöllő

Hungarian
language
Fall
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
evening education training

Budapest

English
language
Fall
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
full time training

Gödöllő

English
language
Fall
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
full time training

Overview

The aim of the programme is to train agricultural biotechnologists who are prepared to conduct biotechnological research, further develop their knowledge, apply the latest biotechnological methods in crop production, horticulture, and animal husbandry, and manage their practical implementation. Based on their theoretical knowledge and their management, organizational, and communication skills, they can fill positions in design and development, research, and management. They are prepared to continue their studies in doctoral programmes.

Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fee

Full time training: €3,000


Available scholarships

Training information

You can find more information about the programme on the Education Directorate of Education website here.

Model curriculum of the programme

You can find more information about the mandatory and optional subjects, lecturers and prerequisites for each subject here.

Application

You can submit your application via our DreamApply application management platform here.

Contact

Dr. Anikó Veres
+36 28 522-000/1691
pin-location Buda Campus pin-location Szent István Campus

Programme Learning Outcomes

. The name of the master’s degree programme: gricultural Biotechnology/strong>

2. Level of qualification obtainable in the master's programme and designation of professional qualification on the diploma

  • level of qualification: master (magister, master; abbreviated: MSc-) degree
  • Professional qualification in English: Agricultural Biotechnologist
  • optional specialisations: plant biotechnology (Budapest, Gödöllő) and animal biotechnology (Gödöllő)

3. Field of study: agriculture

4. Degrees accepted as prerequisites for admission to master's programmes

4.1. Full credit value can be considered for: agricultural engineering, biology, environmental engineering, plant production engineering, horticultural engineering, viticulture and oenology engineering, game management engineering, animal husbandry engineering, horse breeding, equestrian sports organization agricultural engineering undergraduate programmes.

4.2. The credits specified in section 9.4 may primarily be considered: in the field of agricultural training, forestry engineering, environmental management agricultural engineering; in the field of technical training, environmental engineering, bioengineering.

4.3. In addition, the credits specified in Section 9.4 may be considered for bachelor's or master's degree programmes, as well as programmes under Act LXXX of 1993 on Higher Education, which are accepted by the credit transfer committee of the higher education institution based on a comparison of the knowledge serving as the basis for determining the credits.

5. The length of the training: 4 semesters

6. Number of credits required to obtain a master's degree: 120 credits

  • Orientation of the programme: highly practice-oriented (70-80 percent)
  • credit value assigned to the thesis: