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Many people think of an idyllic rural landscape when they hear the word 'countryside'. Students of Rural Development Engineering do not only get to know this idyllic side of the countryside. They also learn about the problems faced by people living in rural areas and how they can improve their living conditions, economic, social and cultural opportunities. What local opportunities, traditions, history and natural assets are available to them? How can new opportunities be created that can make a real difference to a municipality or even a region?
What will you learn? The Rural Development Agricultural Engineer course prepares students to contribute to the definition of possible directions for sustainable development and the development of rural areas, to formulate concrete development programmes, to manage their implementation and to monitor the processes, building on their knowledge of agriculture, economics, management, rural sociology and rural and regional development. The wide range of subjects offered provides an excellent opportunity to apply and adapt knowledge in different fields of work and, by choosing a thesis topic, to deepen knowledge in a given area.
What can you do with this qualification? After graduation, you can work in the administration of agriculture and rural development at local, regional, and central level, as well as in non-governmental organisations and public bodies. The diploma gives you the opportunity to work in administrative and expert posts related to the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy in your own country or in European Union organisations.
Typical jobs The jobs may be in private and associated enterprises, cooperatives, financial institutions, insurance companies, municipalities, offices of specialised administrations, advisory organisations, rural development institutions, local action groups, municipalities, where the above activities can be performed mainly at middle and senior management level. These skills can also be put to excellent use in the implementation of EU operational programmes. The training also provides a good basis for full-time or part-time doctoral studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Many people think of an idyllic rural landscape when they hear the word 'countryside'. Students of Rural Development Engineering do not only get to know this idyllic side of the countryside. They also learn about the problems faced by people living in rural areas and how they can improve their living conditions, economic, social and cultural opportunities. What local opportunities, traditions, history and natural assets are available to them? How can new opportunities be created that can make a real difference to a municipality or even a region?
What will you learn? The Rural Development Agricultural Engineer course prepares students to contribute to the definition of possible directions for sustainable development and the development of rural areas, to formulate concrete development programmes, to manage their implementation and to monitor the processes, building on their knowledge of agriculture, economics, management, rural sociology and rural and regional development. The wide range of subjects offered provides an excellent opportunity to apply and adapt knowledge in different fields of work and, by choosing a thesis topic, to deepen knowledge in a given area.
What can you do with this qualification? After graduation, you can work in the administration of agriculture and rural development at local, regional, and central level, as well as in non-governmental organisations and public bodies. The diploma gives you the opportunity to work in administrative and expert posts related to the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy in your own country or in European Union organisations.
Typical jobs The jobs may be in private and associated enterprises, cooperatives, financial institutions, insurance companies, municipalities, offices of specialised administrations, advisory organisations, rural development institutions, local action groups, municipalities, where the above activities can be performed mainly at middle and senior management level. These skills can also be put to excellent use in the implementation of EU operational programmes. The training also provides a good basis for full-time or part-time doctoral studies.
Admission Requirements
6+
66+
Language examination requirements:
TOEFL iBT 66 (or more), IELTS overall band 6.0 (or more), or other internationally accepted accredited English language exam.
Prerequisite:
Agricultural or related BSc degree required.
30 Apr 2026
2 Years
Feb
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
6,000 EUR
International
6,000 EUR
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MSc in Rural Development Engineering
Gödöllő Campus, Gödöllő, Hungary
24 monthsProgramme duration
6,000 EURTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
What will you learn?
The Rural Development Agricultural Engineer course prepares students to contribute to the definition of possible directions for sustainable development and the development of rural areas, to formulate concrete development programmes, to manage their implementation and to monitor the processes, building on their knowledge of agriculture, economics, management, rural sociology and rural and regional development. The wide range of subjects offered provides an excellent opportunity to apply and adapt knowledge in different fields of work and, by choosing a thesis topic, to deepen knowledge in a given area.
What can you do with this qualification?
After graduation, you can work in the administration of agriculture and rural development at local, regional, and central level, as well as in non-governmental organisations and public bodies. The diploma gives you the opportunity to work in administrative and expert posts related to the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy in your own country or in European Union organisations.
Typical jobs
The jobs may be in private and associated enterprises, cooperatives, financial institutions, insurance companies, municipalities, offices of specialised administrations, advisory organisations, rural development institutions, local action groups, municipalities, where the above activities can be performed mainly at middle and senior management level. These skills can also be put to excellent use in the implementation of EU operational programmes. The training also provides a good basis for full-time or part-time doctoral studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
What will you learn?
The Rural Development Agricultural Engineer course prepares students to contribute to the definition of possible directions for sustainable development and the development of rural areas, to formulate concrete development programmes, to manage their implementation and to monitor the processes, building on their knowledge of agriculture, economics, management, rural sociology and rural and regional development. The wide range of subjects offered provides an excellent opportunity to apply and adapt knowledge in different fields of work and, by choosing a thesis topic, to deepen knowledge in a given area.
What can you do with this qualification?
After graduation, you can work in the administration of agriculture and rural development at local, regional, and central level, as well as in non-governmental organisations and public bodies. The diploma gives you the opportunity to work in administrative and expert posts related to the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy in your own country or in European Union organisations.
Typical jobs
The jobs may be in private and associated enterprises, cooperatives, financial institutions, insurance companies, municipalities, offices of specialised administrations, advisory organisations, rural development institutions, local action groups, municipalities, where the above activities can be performed mainly at middle and senior management level. These skills can also be put to excellent use in the implementation of EU operational programmes. The training also provides a good basis for full-time or part-time doctoral studies.
Admission Requirements
Language examination requirements:
TOEFL iBT 66 (or more), IELTS overall band 6.0 (or more), or other internationally accepted accredited English language exam.
Prerequisite:
Agricultural or related BSc degree required.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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