Offered by Univerza v Ljubljani in Ljubljana, Slovenia, MA/MS in Animal Science is a master's degree in Animal Science programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Animal Science
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)
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Last checked October 2026 · Source: bf.uni-lj.si ·
Program details
Overview
Animal Science is a second-cycle master's programme from the Department of Animal Science at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana. It extends knowledge of zootechnics, which underpins efficient and sustainable production systems for food and for wider environmental, natural and social benefits.
Graduates can handle the natural-science side of zootechnics as well as complex professional assignments, and are prepared for responsible posts involving livestock production and its processing, related agricultural fields and education. Study is full-time only and lasts two years in four semesters, with 60 ECTS credits earned each year and 120 in total. Graduates receive the title Master of Science (M.Sc.).
Enrolment is limited: Slovenian and EU citizens compete for 35 places, non-EU applicants for 3, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship for 3 and parallel studies for 3.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry is open to graduates of the first-cycle Bologna programme Agriculture - Animal Production, or a comparable first-cycle agriculture programme at the Biotechnical Faculty or other faculties. Graduates of first-cycle programmes in other fields may enrol after completing 10 to 60 ECTS of additional requirements from Agriculture - Animal Production courses, set individually by the Studies Committee and passed by exam before enrolment.
