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M.Sc. Agricultural Economics (AgEcon)

University of Hohenheim Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Mar
    Next deadline

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About the programme

The University of Hohenheim is a renowned institution located in Stuttgart, Germany, known for its strong focus on agricultural and natural sciences. The Agricultural Economics (AgEcon) course offered at the university provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic aspects of agriculture, including production, marketing, and policy analysis. With a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students are equipped to address the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry. The program also offers opportunities for internships and research projects, allowing students to gain real-world experience and make valuable contributions to the field. Graduates of the AgEcon course are well-prepared for careers in agribusiness, government agencies, and international organizations.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Agricultural Economics (AgEcon) at University of Hohenheim

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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6.5

Proof of successful completion of a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree program taught in English in one of the countries listed above or in an EU-member-state

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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An above-average Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or Business Administration and Economics or a related program with an agricultural science or business/economics concentration at a university in Germany or abroad or at a university of applied sciences with a standard period of study of at least 3 years or an equivalent degree.

As per university mail:

your academic background makes you a good candidate for our MSc Agricultural Economics.

The application portal should be open for WS 2021 as of November 15. The deadline for non-EU applicants is March 15. You can submit a preliminary transcript (listing classes and marks) in the application portal, but you will be required to submit the official one before you can enroll as a student (assuming you are accepted).

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Prerequisites

1. An above-average Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or Business Administration and Economics or a related program with an agricultural science or business/economics concentration at a university in Germany or abroad or at a university of applied sciences with a standard period of study of at least 3 years or an equivalent degree.

2. At least 6 ECTS points in micro-economics and statistics

3. Proof of English language skills-90 points on the Internet-based test

4.Result of the AgEcon pre-test(https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/bewerbung-agecon-pre-test (opens in a new tab))

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Agricultural Economics (AgEcon)

Programme-specific documents

1. B.Sc. certificate and transcript of academic records in original language

2. Ranking the final results of your B.Sc. 50% of your cohort - in case your overall grade is not "good" (second class upper) or better

3. Proof of English proficiency if your first language is not English.

4. Motivation letter in English language (not more than one page)

5. Result of the AgEcon pre-test https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/bewerbung-agecon-pre-test (opens in a new tab)

6. Proof of a completed apprenticeship - if available

7. Reference letters from employers and / or professors - if available

8. In the case of the applicant has completed a stay abroad at least one month in a country where the local language is different from the native language of the applicant and with the purpose to work or study, the respective documents can be submitted as well

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

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Agricultural Economics (AgEcon) at University of Hohenheim

Application procedure

1st subject-related semester:

Fill the online application and upload documents

Apply online and upload your documents to the online application portal.

Important: For applications for the 1st subject-related semester, no paper documents have been sent by mail to the University of Hohenheim!

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Selection process

Approximately 4 weeks after the application deadline the applicant wants to be informed of the admission committee's decision. The official admission or rejection letters will be available for downloading from the application platform. A paper version of the letter of admission therefore wants to be sent out by postal mail. Applies to the postal system of the respective countries.

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Mode

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APS

Not Required

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Application fee

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Address

Katrin Winkler, Fruwirthstraße 14-16, 70599 Stuttgart

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

185 EUR

per semester

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,274 – 15,272 EUR

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Additional fee information

1500 Euros

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