MSc Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Engineering major) at University of Hohenheim

Programme overview

If you would like to help shape current transformation processes in agriculture and future agricultural production from a technical perspective and are interested in technology and artificial intelligence (AI), then the Agricultural Engineering major, which is only offered at Hohenheim, is perfect for you. It covers all technical and structural production processes in agriculture.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester and summer semester | Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Agricultural Engineering major comprises six modules, selectable from seven compulsory modules with an in-depth agricultural engineering focus (36 credits). In addition, you will also add at least 24 credits from a pool of semi-elective modules with an agricultural engineering focus, e.g. relating to robotics, agricultural machinery, stable construction, or energy systems.

Career pathways

In the Master's degree programme in Agricultural Sciences with a major in Agricultural Engineering you will develop efficient, site-adapted technology and AI applications for plant production and animal husbandry, and benefit from practical projects with international agricultural engineering companies. You will deal with highly topical issues and help shape the technical transformation in agriculture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Without admission restrictions Winter and summer semesters Application deadlines Winter semester: 15 September (all). Applications should be preferably made by 15 July so that all enrolment formalities can be completed in time for the start of the programme. Summer semester: 15 March (all). Applications should be preferably made by 15 January so that all enrolment formalities can be completed in time for the start of the programme. Requirements Admission requirements: 1. Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, biology, or related subjects from a university in Germany or abroad, or from a university of applied sciences, with a standard period of study of at least 3 years (180 ECTS in total) (for further “related subjects”, see Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations). 2. If your final grade or grade point average for that degree is not above average, you can, if necessary, submit separate evidence of your particular aptitude for the programme (for details see Admission Regulations § 4). Selection procedure Selection criteria: None, as the number of places is not restricted However, an above-average grade point average in the Bachelor’s programme as well as a suitable previous degree programme are admission requirements.

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/hohcampus

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