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M.Sc. Crop Sciences

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 excellence in agricultural and natural sciences. The Crop Sciences course at the university offers students a comprehensive understanding of plant production, crop protection, and sustainable agriculture. With a strong emphasis on research and practical application, students gain valuable hands-on experience in the field and in state-of-the-art laboratories. The program also provides opportunities for internships and study abroad experiences, allowing students to gain a global perspective on crop sciences. Graduates of the Crop Sciences program at the University of Hohenheim are well-equipped to address the challenges of feeding a growing population and ensuring food security for future generations.

Specialization

Specialization option “Plant Breeding and Seed Science” “Plant Nutrition and Plant Protection”

Fields of study

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

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Crop Sciences at University of Hohenheim

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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TOEFL with at least 90 points (Internet-based)

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

Cambridge EFL Certificate of Advanced English

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

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 program 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 (totaling 180 ECTS credits)

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, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related program or a related program 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 (totaling 180 ECTS credits)

Solid knowledge of plant physiology and plant breeding, as well as a good foundation in statistics and computer applications

2. Proof of English language skills

3.Result of the Crop Sciences pre-test(https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/bewerbung-crop-science-pre-test (opens in a new tab))

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Crop Sciences

Programme-specific documents

1. B.Sc. certificate and transcript of academic records in original language. If your GPA is numerically below average (2.5 on the German scale), then you will need to acquire a ranking document from your university proving that you were in the top half of your class.

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. Proof of professional/practical experience in relevant areas, and/or of stays abroad of at least 3 months (optional).

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

Selection criteria

Grades and ranking in previous studies

Letter of recommendation from professors

Stay abroad lasting 3 months or longer

Letter of motivation

Additional points are given for vocational training, an intern examination, or proven two years of professional experience related to the degree program.

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 Crop Sciences 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.

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

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Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

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

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are 1.500 EUR per semester for international

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