M.Sc. Agrobiotechnology

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) Giessen

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a renowned research university located in Giessen, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the highly specialized field of Agrobiotechnology. This course focuses on the application of biotechnology in agriculture, aiming to improve crop production, food quality, and sustainability. Students in the Agrobiotechnology program at JLU have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, as well as opportunities for internships and collaborations with industry partners. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in agricultural research, biotechnology companies, and government agencies.

Fields of study

Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Agrobiotechnology at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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As the entire degree course is taught in English, applicants must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English. Accepted proofs of language proficiency:

either: TOEFL-Test ITB (internet-based test) with at least 95 points or IELTS-Test with at least grade of 7 in the academic test;

or: Proof of obtaining a local higher education entrance qualification in one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom, South Africa;

or: Proof of a Bachelor’s degree in English in one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom, South Africa;

or: Proof of the UNIcert III certificate.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

The entry prerequisite for a Master’s degree course is a Bachelor’s degree. For example:

Agricultural Science

Agricultural Biology

Biology

Biotechnology

Applications without a relevant Bachelor degree will be examined individually as to whether the study requirements are fulfilled. A specialist commission at JLU will then decide on which qualifications can be accepted or whether additional qualifications are necessary. Any information on the status of acceptance without having completed the application process is not possible.

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Programme-specific documents

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Application procedure

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online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Postfach 11 14 40, 35359 Giessen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

300 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,504 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

However, students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 300 EUR for administration and semester tickets (details).

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

57%

4 accepted out of 7 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.75

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.34

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.52

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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