Agri-food Systems and Rural Development

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Address: Kamycka 129, 165 00 Praha
Website: http://www.czu.cz/en/

Overview

Institutions: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Faculty: Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences

Subject area: Crop and livestock production
Type of education: Degree programme
Level of study: Master
Form of study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Language of teaching: English
Tuition:
Per year: EUR 1,000.00 (USD 1,043.38)
Total: EUR 2,000.00 (USD 2,086.77)

€ 1000 for non-EU and € 500 for EU applicants

The tuition fee is due by the time the student enrolls. In case the student does not enrol, the non-refundable part of the fee is 8 000 CZK. For more details contact: admission_ftz@ftz.czu.cz.
Additional informations: Specialization description:
This program prepares graduates to work in agri-food systems and sustainable rural development, with a focus on developing countries and tropical regions. It offers an interdisciplinary approach, covering food production systems, food processing, and agricultural technologies based on renewable energy. Key components include food security and its role in sustainable rural development. Students study agricultural production systems, bioresource technology, food security, and the economic and social aspects of rural development. The faculty provides ample opportunities for hands-on experience through international projects. Students are encouraged to develop their master's thesis in collaboration with these projects or with institutions in developing countries.

Graduate profile:
Graduates of this program possess expertise in technological processes for plant, animal, and aquaculture production in tropical regions, as well as food production and quality in developing countries. They understand sustainable natural resource use, with an emphasis on renewable energy and bioresource technology, and are well-versed in rural development, agricultural policy, and food security in Global South countries.
Graduates can design plant, animal, and aquaculture systems in the tropics, assess food security risks, and analyze agricultural and bioresource data. They are skilled in modeling and designing resource systems based on renewable energies to ensure food security and can publish scientific research.
Career opportunities include roles as managers, experts, consultants, and advisors in private companies, government, and NGOs focused on agriculture, food production, food security, and rural development. Graduates are also qualified to manage and evaluate international projects centered on sustainable rural development and agriculture in Global South countries.

Applications

Application date | Admission date
03/31/2025 |

Contacts

Study programme:
Agri-food Systems and Rural Development
Web: https://www.ftz.czu.cz/cs/r-6857-studium/r-7955-studijni-programy/r-14262-programy-magisterskeho-studia/r-14270-agri-food-systems-and-rural-development
Faculty:
Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences
Address: Kamýcká 1176/129, 165 21 Praha
Contact person:
Ing. Petra Chaloupková, PhD
Personal role: Vice Dean for International Relations
E-mail: chaloupkova@ftz.czu.cz
Phone: +420 224 382 496
Web: https://www.ftz.czu.cz/en/
Institution:
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Address: Kamycka 129, 165 00 Praha
Contact person:
Email for international cooperation
E-mail: iro@czu.cz
Contact person:
Email for international students
E-mail: iro@czu.cz
Contact person:
Mikuláš Josek
Personal role: International Relations Officer
E-mail: iro@czu.cz
Phone: +420 224 382 072
Web: http://www.czu.cz/en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CZUPrague/

Scholarships

Name:
CZU awards scholarships only to duly enrolled students
Description: CZU does not award scholarships to prospective applicants, who are not duly enrolled in studies at CZU

CZU awards scholarships only to duly enrolled students:
1. Merit (for outstanding study results or outstanding research)
2. Accommdoation subsidy
3. Extraordinary scholarships (for selected students in precarious situations)
Price: Individual