Master's | Joint programmeCrop Biotechnology and Engineering
Ready to help feed the world and make agriculture climate-resilient? This programme blends cutting-edge plant science with technologies like AI and robotics. Get all the tools you need to redesign and innovate smart greenhouse systems. This joint programme of Maastricht University and Radboud University takes place at the Brightlands Campus Greenport in Venlo.
Something for you?
- Shape crops using science and tech to ensure food security.
- Make smart, sustainable, and future-proof farming a reality.
- Join Maastricht University and Radboud University and tap into their expertise & network.
- Follow the programme at the Brightlands Campus Greenport in Venlo.
Admission requirements
Do you want to know if you can be admitted? Read more about the admission requirements of this programme.
Admission requirementsFactsheet
- Main language
- English (100%)
- Study duration
- 2 years (120 EC)
- Start
- September
- Contact hours
- 12-18
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
What will you learn
With a Master’s in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering, you won’t just earn a degree; you will be ready to drive change in global agriculture and food production. You will be prepared to work with cutting-edge tech, tackle sustainability challenges, and lead innovation in the food and farming sectors.
Curriculum and coursesFuture career opportunities
With a master’s in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering, you won’t just have a degree – you’ll be ready to drive change in global agriculture and food production. You’ll be prepared to work with cutting-edge tech, tackle sustainability challenges, and lead innovation in the food and farming sectors.
Whether you are collaborating with seed producers, partnering with agri-tech companies, or advising major agribusinesses, your interdisciplinary skills will set you apart. The industry is looking for forward-thinking problem-solvers who can bridge the gap between science and practical solutions. That is exactly what this programme equips you to do.
With the rise of sustainable and tech-first farming, your impact starts now. Ready to lead change and shape what’s next in agriculture?
Career prospectsQuestions about this programme?
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ContactTuitions & grants
If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates. The amount depends on your personal situation.
Tuition

