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M.Sc. Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (EUR-Organic)

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. One of its notable courses is the EUR-Organic program, which focuses on Organic Agriculture and Food Systems. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and the production of organic food. The program also emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation and the promotion of healthy and ethical food production. With a strong emphasis on research and practical application, graduates of this program are well-equipped to contribute to the growing organic agriculture industry.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (EUR-Organic) at University of Hohenheim

English language

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

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

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

3. Cambridge EFL Certificate of Advanced English

4. Cambridge Business English Certificate BEC Higher

5. London Chamber of Commerce Level 3

6. TELC B2 (at least "good")

7. Trinity Certificates / ISE III

8. UNIcert II (at least "good")

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)

Proof of a successfully completed, English-language Bachelor's or Master's degree at a recognized European university or in one of the above-mentioned countries

APS verification

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Prerequisites

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, biology, food sciences, or related subjects from a university in Germany or abroad or from a university of applied sciences with at least 3 years of standard study time (180 ECTS in total)

Previous knowledge in statistics and microeconomics at the undergraduate level (listed in your transcript of records)

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

Participation in the online Pre-test

Please note, that a language proficiency certificate from your university is not sufficient! Even if you have studied in English during your entire university career (e.g. in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, India, …) we need the result of an official English test.

In addition to the formal criteria, you should have the following interests and knowledge:

  • Interest in ecology, agricultural sciences, sustainability,
  • Practical experience in nature, agriculture, environment
  • to think in a system-oriented way and to work in an interdisciplinary manner

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (EUR-Organic)

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

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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 Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (EUR-Organic) 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

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

Kerstin Hoffbauer, Schloss Hohenheim 1B, 70599 Stuttgart

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

186.7 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,278 – 15,276 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 not from an EU/EEA country and students who are completing a “Zweitstudium”, that is, a second degree program at a level for which they already have a degree (e.g. students who already have a Bachelor’s degree and want to start another Bachelor’s degree) must pay tuition fees.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 4 total applications

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

2.07

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

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

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