Bern University of Applied Sciences

Bern, Switzerland · bfh.ch

University of applied sciences A university of applied sciences: practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degrees, with less research than a research university.

Study programs

  • Agronomy (Agronomie), BFH-HAFL Bachelor 6 semesters (full-time), 7-10 semesters (part-time) · Full-time / Part-time · 180 ECTS · Taught in German and French (International Agriculture specialization in English) · Starts September

Research output by field

Papers 2021–2025 with at least one author at Bern University of Applied Sciences or one of its units.

  1. Soil Science & Plant Nutrition 45
  2. Farming Systems, Climate & Environment 32
  3. Animal Science & Nutrition 28
  4. Food Science & Safety 24
  5. Agricultural Entomology & Pest Management 15
  6. Agricultural Economics & Rural Development 10
  7. Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering 9
  8. Plant Pathology & Weed Science 6
  9. Aquaculture & Fisheries 6
  10. Animal Health & Welfare 5
  11. Horticulture & Controlled Environments 2
  12. Crop Science & Agronomy 1
  13. Plant Breeding & Genetics 1

Largest research topics

  1. Soil Geostatistics and MappingSoil Science & Plant Nutrition 31
  2. Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactFarming Systems, Climate & Environment 16
  3. Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive PhysiologyAnimal Science & Nutrition 12
  4. Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestockAnimal Science & Nutrition 11
  5. Insect-Plant Interactions and ControlAgricultural Entomology & Pest Management 9
  6. Soil and Environmental StudiesSoil Science & Plant Nutrition 8
  7. Proteins in Food SystemsFood Science & Safety 7
  8. Remote Sensing in AgricultureAgricultural & Biosystems Engineering 6