Horticultural Science - Master's Programme

Here you will find information about the programme, welcome letter with roll call information, your course schedule, contact information, and the documents that regulate the education. Navigate by clicking on the headings below.

This page is intended for students enrolled in the program Click here if you want to apply to the program

Studying on the programme

  1. As a programme student, you must apply for courses before each semester. This is true even if you are already enrolled in a degree programme. The only exception is your first semester, when you are automatically given a place on the courses of your programme. Read more about how to apply for courses.

  2. To be accepted onto a course, you must meet its entry requirements. These requirements are listed in the course syllabus and in the online course catalogue. You might be admitted conditionally. If that is the case, we will check your eligibility at the start of the course before confirming registration.

  3. Registration: All students who are accepted must register to keep their place on the course. You must also register to attend classes and sit exams, be covered by student insurance, and have your grades recorded. The registration process is different if you are studying a degree programme compared to freestanding courses. Read more about registration.

  4. Late application: If you did not apply for a course during the regular application period, you may submit a late application. Read more about late applications.

  5. Waiting list: Have you applied for a course but been placed on the waiting list? If you are on the waiting list for a course, read more about how we offer places to waitlisted students.

Course syllabuses provide information about a course’s subject area(s) and its level and specialisation. The syllabus is available from the course’s webpage which you can search for here. If you are studying on a programme, you can in most cases click the course heading on the programme’s course schedule to go to the course page.

Abbreviations

  • G1N: First-cycle level, only upper secondary entry requirements
  • G1F: First-cycle level, fewer than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirement
  • G2F: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement
  • G2E: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement, contains a degree project for the Degree of Bachelor
  • A1N: Second-cycle level, only first-cycle course(s) as entry requirement – at SLU, a minimum of 120 credits at first-cycle level is required
  • A1F: Second-cycle level, contains degree project for
    Master’s degree (60 credits)
  • GXX: First-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified
  • AXX: Second-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified

General questions about your studies:
SLU’s study and career counsellors can help you with general questions about your studies and future career choices. They can help you organise your ideas and look at your choices, helping you make a decision that suits you. Read more about study support.

Programme-specific questions:
If you are doing a degree programme and have questions about choosing courses, programme structure, study plans or future opportunities, please contact the programme director of studies.

SLU Career:
As a student or doctoral student at SLU, you can use career support throughout your time here. You can get guidance and inspiration to help you prepare for your first job after university.
Learn more about SLU Career.

Study abroad:
Are you interested in studying abroad at one of the over 100 universities worldwide that SLU has exchange agreements with? Read more about studying abroad.

Educational systems:
Here are some systems and services to use during your studies at SLU:

Ladok – study documentation; use this to register for courses and exams
Canvas – learning platform; the digital classroom for your courses
TimeEdit – see your timetable and room bookings
Evald – course and programme evaluations
Email – student webmail

Learn more about educational systems at SLU


Study certificates:
As an SLU student, the easiest and fastest way to get proof of your grades and registration is through Ladok Student. Certificates issued from Ladok Student include a verification code that can be used to verify their authenticity.
Read more about study certificates.

Here you will find information about admission to latter parts of SLU programmes and how you apply.

In spring semester 2026 the available places on the programme are:

  • Year 1: 1 places
  • Year 2: 3 places

Selection
If there are more qualified applicants than available places when the application period has ended, than the applicants are ranked according to how many credits they can transfer to the degree. When the applicants have equal credentials, lottery is applied.

Degree

Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
Read more about applying for degree

Degree awarded on completion of the programme

The Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme aims at a Degree of Master of Science degree, a general qualification. Other degrees may be awarded after completion of the programme, provided that the requirements for the degree are fulfilled. See local instructions.

Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) will be provided with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Horticultural Science.

Degree requirements

A Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Horticultural Science will be awarded on completion of the course examinations (Pass grades) to the value of 120 credits, with the following requirements:

• a minimum of 30 credits courses shall concern in-depth study within Horticultural Science (A1N, A1F),
• a minimum of 30 credits shall concern independent work (degree project) within Horticultural Science (A2E)

A maximum of 30 credit courses at first cycle level.

There is additional requirement of a completed Degree of Bachelor, Professional Degree of a minimum of 180 credits or a corresponding overseas qualification.

If you have previous studies that correspond to a programme at SLU, you can apply for credit transfer. Read more about transferring credits.

After your studies

After your graduation, you may register in the SLU Alumni Network. Through the network you will be able to keep in contact with SLU and increase your professional and social network. Learn more about SLU Alumni Network.

Even after graduation, you may recieve career guidance. Read more at SLU Career.

The student account is deactivated two years after your last registered course has been completed.

Your home directory in SLU's file storage system is deleted one year after graduation. A good advice is, if you have data saved there that you want to have access to after your degree, you should save it on your own data storage media.

Read more about SLU account and files

Contact

  • Anna Karin Rosberg, Programme director of studies
    Department of Biosystems and Technology
    anna.karin.rosberg@slu.se+4640415319+46702741526

    Contact the programme director of studies with questions about course selection, programme schedules, study plans, and future opportunities.

  • Katrin Larsson Litsfeldt, Education administrator
    alnarp-kursadmin@slu.se+4640415416

    Contact the education administrator if you have any questions about LADOK registration, certificates or courses.

  • Karoline Schua, Education officer
    ltv-utbildningshandlaggare@slu.se+4640415034

    Contact the education officer if you have any questions about study programme regulations.