MSc Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics at University of Hohenheim

Programme overview

Continued population growth, climate change, and an increasing use of resources are threatening the livelihoods of millions of small farmers. Only with an interdisciplinary effort based on evidence-based, scientific knowledge can a paradigm shift towards agroecological, sustainable, and highly productive agriculture be achieved that will secure these farmers their livelihoods and people their food in the long term.

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

What you will study

you will deepen your knowledge in six compulsory modules. Lecturers present and analyse many aspects of agriculture in tropical and subtropical agroecosystems in these modules. In addition to animal production and crop production, you will learn about systemic interrelationships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines 1st subject-related semesterOnly possible for the winter semester! German, EU citizens: 15 September Non-EU citizens: 15 March Higher subject-related semesters For the winter semester: German, EU citizens: 15 September Non-EU citizens: 15 March For the summer semester: All applicants: 15 January Requirements Admission requirements: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, natural sciences, a related degree programme, or related subjects (including agricultural biology and biobased products and bioenergy) from a university in Germany or abroad or from a university of applied sciences with at least 3 years of standard study time (180 ECTS in total) (for more information on “related subjects,” see Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations) If the final grade or average grade of this degree is not above average, the applicant must also prove their special aptitude for the degree programmes (for details see Admission Regulations § 4). Proven English language proficiency at TOEFL 90 or 4.5 (internet based), IELTS academic 6.5 overall band, or Duolingo 125 points.

Intake: Winter 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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