Hochschule Geisenheim University in Hesse has a unique range of degree programs covering all aspects of food, beverages, plants and nature. Among others, it offers the study programs Horticulture (B.Sc.) - Sustainable Production, Business, Urban Green – and Beverage Technology (B.Sc.).
The state-run University of Geisenheim in Hessen, with approximately 1,800 students, offers a range of courses unique in Germany covering food, beverages, plants, and nature. And the green sector is growing, which means that students have excellent career prospects after graduation.
In the field of horticulture and fresh produce logistics, the university offers bachelor's degree programs in horticulture (B.Sc.) and horticulture (B.Sc.) DUAL with a focus on “sustainable production,” “trade, services, and management,” and “urban greenery,” as well as a master's degree program in specialized plant and horticultural sciences (M.Sc.).
In the field of beverage technology and food safety, Geisenheim University offers bachelor's and master's programs of the same name, as well as dual study options. The Bachelor's program in Beverage Technology is versatile and practice-oriented. The focus is on products: students produce fruit and vegetable juices, spirits, wine, sparkling wine, and beer. They oversee all steps of the value chain. This ranges from the acceptance and processing of raw materials to process technology to the testing, declaration, and marketing of the finished beverages.
Studying at Campus University Geisenheim, with its laboratories, large outdoor areas, and greenhouses, is very practical. Students also benefit from the research conducted at the university, as new findings are directly incorporated into teaching. The main areas of research are “Sustainability and Cultivation Systems,” “Quality, Marketing, and Bioeconomy,” “Cultural Landscape and Urban Spaces,” “Climate Change, Material Cycles, and Life Cycle Assessments,” and “Digitalization and Modeling.”
