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M.Sc. Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (AgriTropics)

University of Hohenheim Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Mar
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About the programme

The University of Hohenheim is a renowned institution located in Stuttgart, Germany, known for its expertise in agricultural and natural sciences. The course in Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (AgriTropics) offered at the university is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in tropical and subtropical agriculture. Students in this program have the opportunity to study topics such as sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and tropical crop production, and gain practical experience through fieldwork and internships. With its strong focus on research and innovation, the AgriTropics program at the University of Hohenheim prepares students for successful careers in the global agricultural industry.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (AgriTropics) at University of Hohenheim

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Proof of required English language skills:

TOEFL with at least 90 points in the internet test procedure.

IELTS (academic exam) with an overall band score of at least 6.5.

Cambridge EFL Certificate of Advanced English

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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Bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences, natural sciences or a related degree program at a university in Germany and abroad or a university of applied sciences with a minimum of 3 years of regular study (total of 180 ECTS)

APS verification

APS certificate
Not Required

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

Prerequisites

1. An above-average bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences or a related course at a university in Germany or abroad or a technical college with at least 3 years of standard study time.

Above-average can be proven by an average grade of 2.5 or better or by a ranking

Applicants with an average grade of 2.6 to 2.9 can prove their above-average professional aptitude with a letter of recommendation (details in the admissions statutes).

Under certain conditions, graduates from unrelated courses can also be admitted (details in the admissions statutes).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (AgriTropics)

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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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (AgriTropics) 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.

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

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.

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Not Required

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Katrin Winkler, Fruwirthstraße 14-16, 70599 Stuttgart

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

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per semester

Application fee

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Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

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

Additional fee information

International students from non-EU / EEA countries also pay € 1,500 for second degree studies.

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