Sustainable Food Management

During your studies, in addition to the option of doing an internship abroad, you also have the opportunity to spend a summer semester abroad.

A semester abroad gives you the unique opportunity to further your personal development in a variety of ways. You will have the opportunity to make valuable contacts with students and professionals from all over the world, allowing you to build an international network that can be of great benefit to you in your future career. In addition, by living and learning in a foreign country, you will gain unforgettable experiences that will broaden your perspectives and also enrich your skills and knowledge in the long term.
You can take courses abroad that complement the content of your degree programme and also delve deeper into specific topics at certain partner universities. You will benefit from the different perspectives, technologies and methods in other countries and, of course, you will also improve your language skills.

When choosing a partner university and organising your stay, you will be supported by our international coordinator, who will also be available to assist you at any time during the semester. You will also receive financial support from the Erasmus+ funding programme at partner universities within the EU.

The Sustainable Food Management degree programme cooperates closely with various universities where our students can spend their semester abroad.

Our International Coordinator will be happy to help you with any queries regarding the semester abroad:

Your contact:
Angela Schöpfer, BA
E: angela.schoepfer@fh-joanneum.at
T: +43 (0) 316 5453 6901

At the start of my course, I knew that I wanted to spend a semester abroad. When the opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance and a few months later, I was pedalling through North Rhine Westphalia on a Dutch bike. I chose to study at the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in Kleve where I attended the Sustainable Agriculture course. Since the course was held in English, I was able to develop my (English) language skills and make contacts all over the world. The lectures were very different: in one, I analysed the behaviour of llamas in zoos, in another we planned a village store and in another, we discussed the impact of animal husbandry on climate. We also went on excursions to agricultural businesses and trade fairs and conducted soil analyses on upland moors. Thanks to the university greenhouse, I developed a taste for Central European bananas which are harvested when ripe. There was also no shortage of leisure activities. Regular events were held on campus, making it easy to get to know other students. I am often asked why I ‘only’ went to Germany for my semester abroad. While I was not sure about the decision myself initially, I am now very happy about my choice. Seize the opportunity and see for yourself!