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M.Sc. Agricultural and Food Economics

University of Bonn Bonn

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Agricultural and Food Economics (AFECO) is an English-taught, international Master of Science at the University of Bonn. It asks how a competitive and sustainable agri-food sector can help preserve natural resources in the face of a growing population, land use conflicts, changing consumer behaviour and climate change. You learn to analyse and develop economic activities and the related policies along the whole food value chain, from farming to processing, trade and consumption. AFECO is linked to two international double degree programmes: BOWACO with Wageningen University and AFEPA with partners in Belgium, Italy and Sweden. It lasts four semesters and starts in the winter or summer semester. It suits graduates with a background in economics.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Agricultural and Food Economics at University of Bonn

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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TOEFL iBT 90/120

TOEFL PBT and revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test not accepted

Cambridge C1

IELTS Academic 6.5/9

German “Abitur” (if English was the first foreign language in minimum 8 years)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Not Required

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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A BSc degree or equivalent in study programmes linked to agricultural sciences, agribusiness management, agricultural economics, food and household economics, economics, business management, or similar, with a minimum amount of 42 ECTS in economics-related courses

5 ECTS in microeconomics and 5 ECTS in statistics

A minimum of 42 (ECTS) in economics or business management (equivalent to 1260 hours workload, including the BSc thesis if it has an economic focus), as well as:

  • a minimum of 5 ECTS in microeconomics and
  • a minimum of 5 ECTS in statistics

Not Required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Required

Curriculum Vitae (in English) with photo

official letter of recommendation from your professor or employee,

Not Required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

University degree (German and non-German) in a relevant discipline

English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)

Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent

A minimum of 42 ECTS credits in modules focusing on economics, incl. bachelor’s thesis

Applicants from outside Germany or another EU country must pass the aptitude test for university studies

B.Sc. certificate with an overall grade of at least 2,5 or equivalent (e.g. 'good', B+) in German or English (or certified English translation)

  • Students in the final year of their Bachelor programme may also apply for admission prior to graduation. The examination board can tentatively admit students based on a transcript of their academic records and the expected date of graduation.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Agricultural and Food Economics

Programme-specific documents

Complete the application process on our application platform:

B.Sc. certificate with an overall grade of at least 2,5 or equivalent (e.g. 'good', B+) in German or English (or certified English translation)

Transcript of academic records (B.Sc.) in German or English (or certified English translation)

University entrance qualification diploma (e.g. high school diploma / Abiturzeugnis)

Curriculum Vitae (in English) with photo

Sufficient English language proficiency test result (or equivalent proof of proficiency, as listed in the application process)

Further information (facultative):

Please submit all application documents – have in mind that only certified documents are accepted – until July 15th for the recommended start in the following winter semester(February 15th is advised for applicants requiring an entry visa) or January 15th for a start in the following summer semester (September 15th is advised for applicants requiring an entry visa).

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

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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Our document preparation bundle covers SOP, CV, LOR, and translation coordination, reviewed by our team.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Agricultural and Food Economics at University of Bonn

Application procedure

Three steps to the right application

01. Pick a degree program

Once you have chosen an undergraduate degree program (bachelor’s degree | State Examination | Church Degree), please read the information on the requisite German language proficiency and the preparatory course for the DSH first of all. Please note the exceptions we apply to German-French and German-Italian Studies as well as to Molecular Biomedicine, Media Studies and Musicology/Sound Studies.

02. Complete the application form

Fill in the online application form.

Once you have completed and submitted the online application form, a PDF file will be generated and automatically sent to the email address that you have entered. Your letter of admission, containing the decision on your admission, will also be sent exclusively to this email address at a later stage.

03. Print the form, sign it and put it in the post

Print the application form and sign it.

Then send the printed and signed form here once the application procedure has started, enclosing the necessary documents. You will find the mailing address at the end of this page below section `Enrollment´.

Application quick facts

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Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

Dr. Nicolas Gerber

Institute for Food and Resource Economics (ILR)

University of Bonn

Nußallee 19

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

330 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,564 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

The University of Bonn is a public university, meaning that it does not charge tuition fees. However, all students must pay the so-called social contribution (semester fee) of about 330 EUR per semester. It includes among other things a student transit pass for public transport and a statutory accident insurance.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

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0 accepted out of 5 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 5 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 5 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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