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Tuition USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 100 year(s)
Delivery Online
Location Lincoln, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Horticulture at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Advanced Horticulture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: Online
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Horticulture programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Horticulture agents involved in extension programs
  2. K-12 science teachers
  3. Golf course superintendents
  4. City parks and recreation employees
  5. Landscape maintenance practitioners
  6. Nursery, greenhouse and garden center industry professionals
  7. Horticultural enthusiasts, such as Master Gardeners

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).


  • You must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • You\'ll enroll in courses taught by the 3 other universities (Kansas State, North Carolina State and Texas Tech) through the specialAG*IDEA enrollment system.
  • Once admitted to the program you will have 5 years to complete certificate requirements.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 515 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Nebraska-Lincoln directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Lincoln, United States

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 100 year(s)