The Master’s in Precision Livestock Farming at
University of Naples Federico II
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
The Master’s in Precision Livestock Farming at
University of Naples Federico II
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Naples Federico II is one of the oldest universities in the world, renowned for its rich academic heritage and contributions to various fields. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, the university continues to uphold its legacy of academic excellence and intellectual advancement. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, sciences, and engineering, providing students with a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience.
Federico II is known for its vibrant academic community, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a distinguished faculty committed to fostering a stimulating learning environment. The university's historic significance, coupled with its modern approach to education and research, makes it a prominent institution for students and scholars seeking a diverse and intellectually stimulating academic journey.
The Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) can be defined as an automated, continuous and real time monitoring of animals, controlling production, reproduction, health and welfare of livestock and their environmental impact. Thus, the educational objectives of the Master Degree in PLF are to obtain high level professional figures engaged in the field of livestock production systems, with engineering and agricultural skills, such as precision agriculture and animal husbandry technologies for the entire production process. The managers in PLF will also have skills on elements of chemical plants and the theory of the development of chemical processes useful to dictate the guidelines to livestock companies for the management and disposal of waste, minimizing the negative impacts of production on the environment and increasing the sustainability of supply chains. Hence, biodiversity and ecosystem services will be protected, in order to create an integration between livestock and environment, in support of territorial productions of excellence. From an engineering point of view, the control of the automation of company information, which derive from robotics and sensor technology applied to animals, will be also considered in order to increase farm efficiency and sustainability. Finally, the process of uncovering trends, patterns and correlations in large amounts of raw data to help make data-informed decisions will be studied through statistical tools, that foresee data organization and analytics.
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The University of Naples Federico II, established in the 13th century, stands as a prestigious institution known for its rich history and influential contributions to academic and research domains. It has evolved into a leading center for higher education, fostering a culture of academic excellence and research innovation. The university boasts a comprehensive curriculum spanning various disciplines, including the arts, humanities, sciences, and engineering, catering to the diverse educational needs of its students. With a profound commitment to nurturing intellectual growth and critical thinking, Federico II provides students with a stimulating and dynamic learning environment. Its enduring legacy of scholarly pursuits and its dedication to cutting-edge research initiatives continue to position the University of Naples Federico II as a cornerstone of academic excellence in Italy and globally.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.