MSc Aquakultur at University of Rostock

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master in Aquaculture (Aquakultur) over two years, building core skills in marine fish aquaculture, sea ranching and aquaculture of aquatic algae, plus business management, fisheries, environmental and nature-conservation law and technical plant operation.

Faculty: Fakultät für Agrar, Bau und Umwelt | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester (October) | Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Offered with focus areas in biology, technology and economics. The compulsory area has 10 modules worth 90 credit points and the elective area has 30 credit points; from semester 2 students can opt for a research-oriented alternative to the examinations.

Career pathways

Prepares for roles as scientists in research and development in marine and freshwater aquaculture and related operational and management fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree (at least 180 credit points) in agricultural or engineering sciences, food science, biology or business administration, or an equivalent qualification; English and German at B2 (CEFR). Applicants who do not meet all criteria can be admitted after individual assessment by the examination board.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-rostock.de/studium/deutsche-studieninteressierte/einschreibung/

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