MSc/MA Agriculture, Ecology and Societies (AGES) at University of Kassel

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities or a similar field, minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent, with grade B (2.4 in the German system) or better. Applicants from a related field need at least 60 ECTS of professional and methodological courses in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences or Humanities; those who fall short may be admitted with preparatory courses imposed case by case by the admission board. English proficiency: previous studies entirely in English or an international certificate at CEFR B2. A one-page English motivation letter covering motivation, relevant experience and expectations, and long-term career goals. Applicants with a degree from outside Germany (including German and EU citizens) apply through uni-assist, 1 December to 1 March; applicants with a German degree apply via the University of Kassel eCampus master's portal, 1 June to 1 September (2026 deadline extended to 15 September). At application, at least 80% of the credits needed for the Bachelor (144 of 180 or 168 of 210) must be passed if the degree certificate is not yet available.