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MSc Food Systems at University of Hohenheim

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Programme overview

This Master’s programme allows for a unique integration of different aspects of the food system. During the study at three separate European academic institutions, the students will acquire in-depth knowledge of the whole food system, supported by individual skills in its main subsections.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; joint programme across three European institutions  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Together with all students in the international cohort, you will start the programme with a blocked module called “Introduction to the Food System“ which is taught as an online course.

Career pathways

EIT Food collects a participation fee of €9,000 per academic year for EU students and €18,000 per academic year for non-EU students. The fee covers tuition fees for participating universities, mandatory travel during a semester (e.g. for off-site modules & activities), and participation in KIC-added-value modules & activities (e.g. Summer School, Graduate Conference).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines 1st subject-related semesterDeadline for non-EU applicants: 30 March Deadline for German and EU applicants: 25 June Higher subject-related semesters for the winter semester: - for the summer semester: - Requirements Formal requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a profile in natural or agricultural sciences or equivalent (180 ECTS) English language skills (level B2) successful participation in the entrepreneurship test successful participation in the selection interview Specific skillsInterest in research and development of food processes Entrepreneurial spirit Language skillsEnglish B2 Pre-study internshipno Selection procedure Selection criteria: A place is guaranteed to all students who meet the formal requirements. Selection interviewyes Please take care of housing early on and in parallel to your application. You can find more information on Housing page.

Domestic applicants: EUR 9,000 a year. EIT Food participation fee for EU students per academic year; covers tuition at participating universities, mandatory travel during a semester and added-value modules; excludes travel between partner universities Source

International applicants: EUR 18,000 a year. EIT Food participation fee for non-EU students per academic year; same coverage Source

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

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

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