Crop Biotechnology and Engineering
Entry requirements
You qualify for admission if you have a university bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
- biology
- biotechnology
- engineering
Months of entry
September
Course content
Ready to help feed the world and make agriculture climate-resilient? The Crop Biotechnology and Engineering Master's programme, a joint programme with Maastricht University taught in Venlo, blends cutting-edge plant science with technologies like AI and robotics. Get all the tools you need to redesign and innovate smart greenhouse systems!
- 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.
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.
Future 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?
Information for international students
Application deadlines
Non-EU/EEA students
- The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
- The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.
EU/EEA students
- The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.
Fees and funding
Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Study Information
- study-information@ru.nl