Programme Guide - Study in Poland

University of Agriculture in Cracow
MSc in Agroecology
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Master of Science in Agroecology
4 semesters
English
120
Agroecology is a modern approach to agriculture, where farming considers not only
economic aspects but also widely understood ecological needs of the agrocenoses
and adjoining areas. Contemporary farmer should possess extensive knowledge on
plants and animals in rural areas and be aware of the relationships between living
organisms and the natural environment. Implementation of the rules of ecology into
agricultural practice will allow for obtaining safe and healthy food. While realizing
study programme a graduate will acquire knowledge about the impact of agricultural
activity on the environment, organic systems of farming and food production but
also on multifunctional rural development and economic aspects of these processes,
which improves employment opportunities in the European Union institutions.
Tution fee – 12 000 EUR; enrolment fee – 200 EUR
January 5, 2011
We welcome the graduates from first degree programmes such as Bachelor (BA or
BSc.) in: Protection of the Natural Environment, Horticulture, Economics, Biology,
Food Technology or other fields of Agriculture.
Students who achieve excellent results in studies will be granted scholarships to cover
the cost of accommodation (to be decided after the first semester).
Faculty of Agriculture and Economics
University of Agriculture in Krakow
Address: al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
Phone: + 48 12 662 43 70
Fax: + 48 12 633 62 45
Contact: Krystyna Ciarkowska Ph. D., rrciarko@cyf-kr.edu.pl
http://wre.ur.krakow.pl/
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