MSc Sustainable International Agriculture at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA) is a joint study programme of the agricultural faculties of the University of Göttingen and the University of Kassel-Witzenhausen. This Joint degree is for students who want to contribute to a sustainable development of agriculture worldwide. It offers a well-founded knowledge of bio-physical and socio-economic factors determining agricultural livelihood systems, an understanding of global ecosystems and their relationship with agriculture and social, professional and methodological expertise.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's programme in Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA) is comprising 120 ECTS, all SIA modules are taught in English. The programme consists of fifteen modules with 6 ECTS each, a Master's thesis in the 4th semester with 22,5 ECTS, and colloquium with 7,5 ECTS.

Career pathways

Agricultural sciences and rural development are the central components of international development cooperation and world trade. In both fields, there is a growing need for qualified employees, including especially organic agriculture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: limited admission (online application to the Faculty). Application periods Non-EU and Non-EEA-applicants: November 1st - January 31st each year. EU-and EEA applicants: May 1st - June 15th each year. Previous studies: BSc of at least 3 years duration in Agriculture or other related degrees at an accredited institution in or outside Germany. Applicants with other related degrees must demonstrate a minimum of 60 ECTS in agricultural subjects, which may include plant sciences, animal sciences, resource management, agricultural economics, or agricultural sociology. Applicants who have studied subjects such as botany, biochemistry, horticulture, biodiversity, ecology, nature conservation, molecular and cell biology, or biotechnology, which are not directly related to agriculture, are not eligible. For more information see "Details". Language requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to submit a proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, UNIcert). More information Further required documents. see "Details". Chargeable programme with its own fee schedule (amount not stated on the programme page).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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