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Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 12 Feb
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About the programme

The University of Bonn offers a unique Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA). This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between agriculture, food, and the environment. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to address global challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation. The University of Bonn's strong reputation in the field of agricultural and environmental research makes it an ideal institution for students pursuing a career in policy analysis and decision-making. Graduates of the AFEPA program are well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to the development and implementation of policies that promote sustainable and equitable food systems.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program] at University of Bonn

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 90 on the Internet-based Test (IBT), with a minimum of 20 on the written part.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): an overall band IELTS score of at least 6.5, and no section below 5.5.

A test deemed equivalent by the AFEPA Management Board (if you want to submit test results other than from the TOEFL or IELTS tests please obtain our confirmation of that particular test prior to sending your application package).

Applicants from English speaking countries must provide an official letter from their university from which they graduated attesting that English is the medium of instruction. It is upon the consortium’s decision whether an English Test as described above must be submitted additionally.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

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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A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent academic degree of minimum three years of undergraduate study corresponding to 180 ECTS credits with a grade of at least an overall average “B”, or equivalent grade. Students in their final year of their Bachelor’s degree may be provisionally admitted on the condition that their Bachelor’s degree is awarded prior to enrollment in the programme.

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

Prerequisites

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the ERASMUS Mundus Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis candidates must provide:

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent academic degree of minimum three years of undergraduate study corresponding to 180 ECTS credits with a grade of at least an overall average “B” or equivalent grade. Students in their final year of their Bachelor’s degree may be provisionally admitted in the AFEPA Master’s programme on the condition that their Bachelor’s degree is awarded prior to enrollment in the programme.

Note: A translated certified copy must be provided if original is not in English.

A minimum of 24 ECTS credits in economics gained in the Bachelor’s degree – including one course in microeconomics and one in statistics. An additional introduction to agricultural, environmental or food sciences is recommended.

Note: Make sure that your official Bachelor’s transcript either shows credit points according to the ECTS credit point system or else attach a diploma supplement that explains the credit point system of your university.

English language skills

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]

Programme-specific documents

Proof of nationality e.g. copy of ID, passport

CV

Copy of academic transcripts and diploma (including copy of original and translated certified copy if original is not in English, attach a diploma supplement that explains the credit point system of your university if it is not according to the ECTS credit point system)

Copy of school-leaving certificate, e.g. high school certificate (translated certified copy if original is not in English)

Copy of language certificate (see requirements)

Motivation letter (no more than 300 words)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program] at University of Bonn

Application procedure

https://www.ilr1.uni-bonn.de/pdf/afepa_application_form.pdf (opens in a new tab)

Fill the above form

Complete your application form and send it together with the other necessary documents before the deadline to: [email protected]. Please send your application documents (application form, transcripts, certificates etc.) as one single pdf-file. This file must not exceed 5 MB.

Selection process

The coordinator will conduct a pre-selection based on the minimum requirements and submit the remaining applications for consideration and evaluation by the Consortium committee. The evaluation includes the minimum requirements, academic performance and experiences. At the end, a selection meeting will be organised by the Consortium committee to discuss the candidates. A final list of students will be established in accordance with the admission requirements.

The final selection will respect the principles of Euraxess “European Charter for Researchers” and the “Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers” including non-discrimination, equal treatment, transparency, recognition of qualifications, lifelong development and mobility experience.

The Consortium will allocate the students among the four universities for the first semester based on students’ preferences and university-specific admission criteria.

The result of the evaluation process will be sent to each applicant via email: for non-Europeans in March, for European applicants between April and June. The following outcomes are possible: accepted, not accepted.

Application quick facts

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Application fee

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Address

University of Bonn

Institute for Food and Resource Economics

Nussallee 21

D-53115 Bonn

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