(B.Sc.) Horticulture

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Acquire, integrate, and apply plant science knowledge to the management of plant production systems.

2. Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and competence in the management of plant production systems.

3. Synthesize knowledge and apply insight and creativity to understand and improve plant-based systems.

4. Recognize and effectively communicate the diverse impacts of plant production on society.

5. Demonstrate professionalism and proficiency in skills relevant to the field of plant production.

A degree in Horticulture opens a wide range of career opportunities across the agricultural and horticultural sectors. Graduates may pursue employment in plant nurseries, seed companies, interior landscaping enterprises, greenhouse operations, garden centers, botanical gardens, landscape design and installation firms, public gardens, orchards and vineyards, food processing industries, agricultural enterprises, fertilizer cooperatives, and agricultural input companies.

Related fields within plant sciences also offer career pathways in sales, management, and consulting. In addition, graduates may pursue careers in research, teaching, agricultural extension services, and entrepreneurship, particularly following further postgraduate study.

The Admissions & Enrolment Team, together with all School Chairs, are available to support prospective students and their families. They are happy to answer questions regarding academic programmes, career prospects after graduation, campus life, admission requirements and procedures, and to arrange a personalized tour of our facilities and campus. To ensure the best possible experience, visits are arranged by prior appointment.

For any inquiries, you may contact us by email at admissions@afsuniversity.edu.gr or by phone at +30 2310 492 810 and +30 2310 492 854.

To learn more about admissions please visit Undergraduate Programs Requirements.

Chair, School of Horticulture & Natural Resources

Dr. Christos Vasilikiotis

Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Management. He holds a BSc in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Agronomy from Iowa State University, USA, and a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Athanasios Gertsis

He holds a BSc in Agricultural Sciences from Mississippi State University, USA, an MSc in Soil Science and Plant Physiology from Mississippi State University, USA, and a PhD in Plant–Soil–Water Relationships from Texas Tech University, USA. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Agriculture, Crop and Animal Production at the University of Thessaly, Greece.

Dr. Ilias Kalfas

He holds a BSc in Agronomy from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), a BSc in Entomology from Imperial College of Science, UK, an MSc in Quality Management Systems and Production Management in the Food Industry from Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece, and a PhD in Tri-trophic Interactions among Olive Varieties from Imperial College of Science, UK. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at AUTH, School of Geology, Department of Climatology.

Dr. Antonios Karydas

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Reading University, UK, an MSc in Botany with a focus on Vegetation Study and Assessment from Reading University, UK, an Interuniversity MSc in Sustainable Management of Protected Areas from the University of Ioannina, Greece, and a PhD in Plant Biology from the Department of Biology, University of Patras, Greece.

Dr. Christos Kissoudis

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, and Weed Science from the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Plant Genetics and Breeding from Wageningen University, Netherlands.

Dr.  Natali Nefeli Kamou

She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Plant Protection from AUTH, and a PhD in Plant Pathology from the Department of Agriculture, AUTH.

Dr. Christos Karydas

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Soil Resource Management from the Department of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Agricultural Landscape Management using Spectral and Topographic Data from the Department of Agriculture, AUTH.

Dr. Eleftherios Pavlou

He holds a BSc from the Faculty of Agriculture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Animal Production from the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Animal Production from the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTH.

Dr. Avraam Mavridis 

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Agriculture from the School of Geotechnical Sciences, AUTH, an MSc in Geoinformatics from the Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering, AUTH, and a PhD in Civil Engineering (GIS – Geographic Information Systems) from the Department of Civil Engineering, Laboratory of Geodesy and Geomatics, AUTH. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia, Greece.

Dr. Georgios Tziros 

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Sustainable Agricultural Development from the Department of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD from the Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, AUTH.

Dr. Eftychia Kessopoulou
He holds a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Information Management from the University of Sheffield, UK, an MSc in Economic and Political Governance in Southeastern Europe from the University of Western Macedonia, a PhD from the Department of Business Administration, University of Macedonia, and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Business Administration, University of Macedonia.

Dr. Kiriaki Zinoviadou
Associate Professor of Food Technology. She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Food Science from Wageningen University, Netherlands, and a PhD in Food Science from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Dr. Konstantina Nanou
She holds a BSc in Agronomy, an MSc and a PhD in Food Science and Technology from the Department of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She has also conducted postdoctoral research in the Food Science and Technology Division, School of Agriculture, AUTH.

Dr. Avgoustina Galitsopoulou
She holds a BSc in Agronomy from AUTH, an MSc in Food Science and Technology from the School of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Food Chemistry from the Department of Industrial Chemistry and Food Chemistry, University of Ioannina.

Dr. Kiriaki Chatzikiriakidou
She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), a BSc in Informatics from the School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University, an MSc in Food Science and Technology from the School of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Food Science and Technology from the School of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA.

Dr. Sofia Lalou
She holds a BSc in Chemistry and an MSc and PhD in Chemistry and Food Technology from the Department of Chemistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She has also conducted postdoctoral research at the School of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, AUTH.

Dr. Nikolaos Zakakis
He holds a BSc in Cultural Technology and Communication from the University of the Aegean, an MSc in Cultural Informatics and Communication from the University of the Aegean, and a PhD in Digital Media and Organizational Communication from the University of the Aegean.

Dr. Athanasios Falaras
He holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), an MSc in Information Systems from the University of Macedonia, and a PhD in Business Organization and Management from the Department of Business Organization and Management, University of Macedonia.

Dr. Stefania Lampoura
She holds a BSc in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Physical Chemistry from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and a PhD in Experimental Biophysics and Physical Chemistry from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Dr. Panagiotis Kampouridis
He holds a BSc in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Molecular Biology from San Diego State University, California, USA, and a PhD in Molecular Biology from a joint doctoral program between the University of California at San Diego and San Diego State University, USA.

Konstantinos Zoukidis, M.Sc.

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Soil Science and Soil Resource Management from AUTH, and is a PhD candidate at the School of Geotechnical Sciences, International Hellenic University, Greece.

Georgios Kartsioris, M.Sc.

He holds a BSc in Mathematics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), a BSc in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia, an MSc in Advanced Computer and Communication Systems from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, AUTH, and an MSc in Theoretical Computer Science and Systems Theory from the Department of Mathematics, AUTH. He is also a PhD candidate at the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia, researching “Optimization and Computations with Nature-Inspired Algorithms.

Sophia Sotiriou, M.Sc.

She holds a BSc in English Language and Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and an MSc in American Literature and Culture from AUTH.

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