Overview

Agroecology is a branch of science that deals with the interactions between soils, plants, animals, humans and the environment within ecological systems created for the production of food.

Geographic location:

PhD students enrolled in the Agroecology programme at Aarhus University will have their working location at either AU-Foulum, (close to Viborg) or at AU-Flakkebjerg (close to Slagelse). Students are welcome to spend shorter or longer periods of their study by one of the partners in our world-wide network.

Research facilities available

A PhD education at Aarhus University gives access to e.g., state-of-the-art laboratories, GIS-laboratories, greenhouses, the largest semifield and lysimeter facilities in Europe, and 1,300 hectares of farmland for experiments.

Programme Structure

The Agroecology course form Aarhus University embraces research education within the fields of:

Agricultural Systems and Sustainability

Climate and Water

Crop Health

Enthomology and Plant Pathology

Soil Fertility

Soil Physics and Hydropedology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

480 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal information
Curriculum Vitae
Academic background
Financing - indicate sources and amounts of possible financial support, if any. Also, please see the "Financing and prospective supervisors" section above.
Plan of study
Project description for open calls (½-4 pages) - describe your ideas and research plans for your project.
References
Motivation

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

Documented funding is a prerequisite for admission. You can apply as a self-financed student or for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application

Living costs for Aarhus

6639 - 10051 DKK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Agroecology.

Available Scholarships

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