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M.Sc. Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (EnviroFood)

University of Hohenheim Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
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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 course Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (EnviroFood) offered at the university is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex challenges of sustainable food production and environmental conservation. With a focus on the intersection of agriculture, food production, and environmental protection, students in this program gain a deep understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment and learn how to develop and implement sustainable solutions. The University of Hohenheim's strong research focus and state-of-the-art facilities make it an ideal place for students to pursue their studies in environmental protection and agricultural food production. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the fields of agriculture and environmental conservation.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (EnviroFood) at University of Hohenheim

English language

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

Proof of English proficiency, most commonly by an IELTS academic test (overall band 6.5) or TOEFL ibt (90 points)

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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APS verification

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

Prerequisites

An above-average Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Science 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 or an equivalent degree.

Proof of English language skills

We require good knowledge of English and computers as well as the ability and willingness to work in intercultural teams.

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (EnviroFood)

Programme-specific documents

Application documents

Please upload your documents in PDF format. You do not need to send any document by postal mail.

Before you apply, make sure you have the following documents ready in pdf format:

Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Transcript of Records in original form, with certified translations into English or German (if issued in another language).

In addition to credits and grades earned per course, transcripts must include a grading scale, otherwise a supplement is to be included.

If you have not graduated yet at the time of applying, you can just upload your current grade list.

In case you have studied on Master’s level already you can also include the respective documents here. They cannot replace the Bachelor’s documents, they can only be considered additionally to your Bachelor’s degree.

Proof of English proficiency, as described above. (Please note: language proficiency letters from universities are not accepted!)

University Entrance Qualification (i.e. your secondary school leaving certificate, high-school diploma, A-level certificate, etc.) in original form, with certified translations into English or German (if issued in another language). This is needed for statistical purposes only and does not influence your admission for the program.

Ranking or recommendation letter, if additional proof is needed to show that the final grade of your previous degree was actually above average. 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.

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

APS Certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle), only for applicants from India, China and Vietnam.

A few documents can be handed in by email after the official application deadlines.

Proof of English proficiency and ranking:

Non-EU applicants: until 15 July

EU applicants: until 15 September

Final Bachelor’s degree certificate or proof of completion of studies:

All applicants: until 15 December, after the lectures of the winter semester have started already

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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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (EnviroFood) at University of Hohenheim

Application procedure

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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

Required for Application

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

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

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

Tuition fees are 1.500 EUR per semester for international students

from non-EU/EEA states

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

100%

4 accepted out of 4 total applications

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

1.81

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.61

Best admitted grade

German scale

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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