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MSc Sustainable Biobased Technology at University of Hohenheim

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Programme overview

The degree programmes provide you with knowledge about technologies that use sustainable resources instead of fossil fuels. Residual biomass serves as a source of carbon, ensuring that nutrients are recycled and reused. The principle and development of biorefineries is an essential technology for this process, and you will actively help to shape and develop biorefineries in a practical way.

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 compulsory modules are limited to one semester. These cover the basics about sustainability assessment and modern technologies. After that, you are completely free to delve into the topics that interest you.

Career pathways

Project manager or project engineer in the industrial sector, in particular in the automotive, packaging, pharmaceutical, food, or waste industries, or with energy producers or suppliers, especially in the field of renewable energies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines 1st subject-related semesterfor the winter semester: preferably by 15 July so that all formal requirements can be met in time. Applications can be submitted until 15 September. for the summer semester: preferably by 15 January so that all formal requirements can be met in time. Applications can be submitted until 15 March. Higher subject-related semesters for the winter semester: preferably by 15 July so that all formal requirements can be met in time. Applications can be submitted until 15 September. for the summer semester: preferably by 15 January so that all formal requirements can be met in time. Applications can be submitted until 15 March. Requirements Formal requirements: An above-average Bachelor’s degree in Biobased Products and Bioenergy or a related degree programme with a university in Germany or abroad or a university of applied sciences with a standard period of study of at least three years.

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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