Environmental Protection in Agriculture

The “Environmental Protection in Agriculture” Master’s Academic Study Program

 

The “Environmental Protection in Agriculture” is a multidisciplinary master’s program design to provide to students advanced knowledge and skills in managing natural resources in agriculture. It emphasizes the physical, technical, and agronomic aspects of soil, water, and biodiversity management, focusing on their interdependence and sustainable use.

The main objective of the program is to educate professionals who will contribute to the protection of natural resources, enabling the development of environmentally friendly agricultural production and safe food production, improving quality of agricultural products and preserving the environment for future generations.  

The program lasts 1 year (2 semesters) and carries 60 ECTS credits. The tuition fee is 106.000 RSD per academic year.

Upon competition of the program, students are awarder the degree Master Engineer of Environmental Protection.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Environmental Protection in Agriculture provides balanced combination of fundamental knowledge and specialized skills in sustainable agriculture and environmental management.

Group of compulsory courses cover essential topics in agroecology, microbiology, biodiversity and natural resources management in agriculture. Students gain an in-depth understanding of ecological interactions within agroecosystems, the environmental roles of microorganisms, and the economic aspects of sustainable use of natural resources. These core courses ensure that graduates develop the capacity to systemically understand sustainability, apply ecological principles in practice, and understand the legal and economic frameworks that shape environmental policies.

Group of elective courses offer flexibility and depth, allowing students to specialize in areas aligned with their research interest and carrier goals. They can choose among technical subjects involving GIS and precision farming or explore environmental issues related to specific agricultural systems (field crop production, fruit growing and viticulture, animal husbandry) or plant protection. Students interested in innovative and sustainable production systems may select courses such as Ecological aquaculture, Ecological farming of invertebrates, Wastewater treatment, or Environmental aspects of epizootiology, which encourage a multidisciplinary approach, blending agricultural knowledge with environmental science and technology.

The program includes practical work and concludes with the master’s thesis, which allows students to apply their knowledge in research and practical problem solving.

More information on the curriculum, as well as a list of offered courses are available at LINK

General requirements:

Candidates for enrollment in master’s studies at the University of Belgrade must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed undergraduate academic studies with at least 240 ECTS credits, or undergraduate academic studies with 180 ECTS and the master academic studies integrated academic studies, or integrated academic studies with a minimum of 300 ECTS credits.
• Fluency in English.

How to apply:

1. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications: If a candidate completed undergraduate and/or master academic studies (or integrated studies) abroad, it is necessary to initiate the procedure of recognition of documents for enrollment in doctoral academic studies at the University of Belgrade, no later than 15 days before the application deadline. Detailed information on the recognition procedure and required documents is available at: https://www.bg.ac.rs/recognition/

2. Application Submission to the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade

Submit the following documents in person:

• Completed application form (link)
• Confirmation that the recognition process at the University of Belgrade has begun
• Diploma and diploma supplements of the previous degree(s) of studies (photocopies)
• Proof related to the published scientific papers (photocopies of published papers, journal confirmation with DOI number, etc.), if applicable
• Proof of English language proficiency (Certificate of English knowledge of B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF), Cambridge Advance Certificate in English (CAE), International English Language Testing System Certificate (IELTS), finished previous level(s) of studies or high school in English)
• Proof of payment of the application fee (5.900,00 RSD)
• Signed statement authorizing the Faculty and the University to use personal data of the candidates for the purpose of the application processing and enrollment (to enter data into an electronic database, to generate the necessary statistical data, to submit the requested data to the Ministry of Education). All data are considered confidential and will not be available to any unauthorizes persons).

Candidates who acquire the right to enroll submit the following documents:

• Certificated photocopies of diploma and diploma supplements of the previous degree(s) of studies, and original documents for verification
• Decision of the recognition of a foreign higher education document from the University of Belgrade
• Birth certificate
• Health insurance policy
• Completed SV-20 form (electronically filled)
• Two photos 4.5x3.5 cm, not older than 1 year
• Proof of payment of the fee for the registration costs (5.800,00 RSD)
• Proof of payment of the tuition fee (106.000 RSD)
• Proof of payment of the fee for the Career Development Center (100,00 RSD).

Timeline

May 2025 – Call for enrolment of students in master’s academic studies at the faculties of the University of Belgrade available online on the website

September 2nd - October 17th 2025 – Application at the Faculty of Agriculture

No later than October 25th 2025 – Final ranking lists published

No later than October 30th 2025 – Enrolment at the Faculty of Agriculture

Contact:

For additional information, assistance with the application process, or specific inquires, please contact:

Aleksandra Ristić

Head of Student Services Department

sanjar@agrif.bg.ac.rs