New Study Programs
Emerging from PhenoRob and the Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences at the University of Bonn, new and innovative study programs support students through an interdisciplinary portfolio of educational offerings. The programs combine research-oriented content with practical skills and foster exchange across disciplines within the Cluster. They are designed for students who wish to be educated at the intersection of robotics, agriculture, and data-driven research.
B.Sc. Nature Management and Applied Ecology
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B. Sc. Sustainable Food Systems
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M. Sc. Mobile Robotics
Become one of Tomorrow's Innovators in Robotics and Intelligent Systems through the international Master's Program “M.Sc. Mobile Robotics” at the University of Bonn.
The Program is related to the Center of Robotics and offered by the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation and the Institute for Computer Science. Embark on a transformative academic journey at the Institutes. Situated in the heart of Germany, the University of Bonn has established itself as a beacon of academic excellence, and this program stands as a testament to its commitment to shaping the future of robotics through bringing up the bright minds of tomorrow.
M. Sc. Planetary Health
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M. Sc. Crop Engineering
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Existing Study Programs
The existing study programs associated with PhenoRob provide students with a strong disciplinary foundation while embedding them in an interdisciplinary research environment. They reflect PhenoRob’s vision of advancing sustainable, technology-driven crop production by integrating perspectives from robotics, computer science, plant and soil sciences, ecology, and agricultural economics. Through these programs, students are equipped to contribute to innovative and future-proof solutions for agriculture that address ecological, economic, and societal challenges.
B. Sc. Geodesy and Geoinformation
The Bachelor’s program provides the engineering and methodological foundation required for an early entry into professional life or for continuing studies in a Master’s program. The Bachelor’s degree has a standard period of study of six semesters, follows a fully modular structure, and uses an ECTS-compatible credit point system.
In the foundational subjects, students first acquire knowledge in engineering mathematics, experimental physics, as well as geo-algorithms and geo-data structures. The specialized study phase, beginning in the third semester, covers the significant technological developments in terrestrial and satellite measurement techniques, analytical methods, and communication technologies. Field and laboratory measurement exercises—both in state-of-the-art labs and outdoors—complement the coursework.
M. Sc. Geodesy and Geoinformation
In the Master’s program, advanced modules are initially offered in four areas: Global Monitoring, Geodetic Optimization and Multisensor Systems, Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems, as well as Urban Renewal and Urban Redevelopment. These modules provide an introduction to the respective disciplines and help students identify potential areas of more specific academic interest.
In the further course of study, more specialized topics can be explored through elective, block, and project modules. Due to the research-oriented structure of the program, students are well prepared for engineering professions in industry, public administration, or academia. The program aims to provide advanced mathematical, methodological, and technical skills that correspond to current research topics in geodesy and geoinformation.
M. Sc. Geodetic Engineering
The master program Geodetic Engenieering is a research orientated program. This means the program will help you developing skills in approaching challenging, new and unsolved problems in geodesy and the application of geodetic methods in related fields. In other words, during your study you will learn problem-solving skills rather than using standard software for standard applications.
The Program offers three different profiles.
B. Sc. Computer Science
Discover the degree program that suits your ambitions and start your career at the interface of technology, mathematics and society.
Please Note: All the Bachelor programs are offered in German.
M. Sc. Computer Science
The Computer Science master’s degree program explores the theoretical modeling of real problems through algorithms as well as their application. Theoretical computer science delivers the necessary fundamentals, asking how and to which extent of complexity a problem can be described using algorithms, while practical computer science develops methods and concepts to solve these problems. Technical computer science meanwhile focuses on fundamental characteristics of hardware, with application and realization being subject to the field of applied computer science.
An example of a practical field of application could be the automotive sector, where intelligent routing and steering systems of vehicles would be unimaginable without the use of complex software. In robotics, intricate programming is likewise required to mimic human skills and enable autonomous decisions.
B. Sc. Agricultural Sciences
Sustainable agricultural and food systems for a world without hunger and a healthy planet! Modern forms of teaching and learning are used to convey ecological, social and economic relationships for the analysis and sustainable design of agro-ecosystems and cultivated landscapes. Scientific methods are used to develop concrete solutions to problems with the aim of sustainable, global food security and resource-saving production of renewable raw materials.
The teaching and research activities in Bonn focus on the development and application of concrete solutions to problems relating the production, distribution and use of food products in internationally oriented networks. The Bachelor/Master of Science (B.Sc./M.Sc.) degree program reflects this understanding in its structure and content and, as a research-oriented degree program, deals with problem-solving approaches that are always interdisciplinary at their core.
M. Sc. Crop Sciences
The Master's study program in Crop Science is a research-oriented study program with the aim of imparting theoretical and methodological skills for carrying out independent and innovative research work in the field of crop science. Students are involved in research projects and choose one of the three specializations "Production Ecology and Resource Conservation", "Digital Agriculture" or "Molecular Crop Science", each with a wide range of elective modules.
M. Sc. Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology
In this interdepartmental Master's program at the University of Bonn, the socially defined goals of nature conservation are placed in the light of new landscape ecology research. The aim is both to impart nature conservation know-how and to critically develop nature conservation concepts against the background of rapid global change.
Students are involved in research projects and learn to understand landscape ecology contexts relevant to nature conservation. In addition to tried and tested methods, new approaches are also explored, e.g. numerical modeling for the derivation of scenarios or the use of digital image processing in nature conservation monitoring. Processes in the landscape are evaluated against the background of social negotiation processes.
M. Sc. Agricultural and Food Economics
Will we be able to feed the world in 2050? How do farmers handle the economic challenges and opportunities of globalized world markets? How do producers and processors react to the consumers’ permanently increasing requirements for food safety and sustainability? How can natural resources be preserved by a competition-oriented and sustainable agrifood sector?
Agricultural economics provides answers to these and other questions. Key global challenges such as a growing global population, increasing land use conflicts, or climate change will continue to demand this type of expertise in the future. The international Master study program „Agricultural and Food Economics“ (AFECO) provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to answer this demand. The program will qualify you for leadership activities in the private sector, public administrations and research institutes. Find out more about our study program, the career prospects of our graduates and experiences of our alumni on this website.