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M.Sc. Agricultural Sciences

University of Hohenheim Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 15 Mar
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About the programme

The Animal Science major of the University of Hohenheim's Master's in Agricultural Sciences is taught in English over 4 semesters (120 credits) in Stuttgart. It covers sustainable breeding, husbandry, nutrition and health of farm animals and the production of high-quality animal-based food, with close attention to animal welfare, sustainability and ethics. Five compulsory modules (30 credits) cover animal health, the microbiome, behavioural physiology and animal welfare, genomics in animal breeding and the physiology of animal nutrition. You add four semi-elective animal science modules (30 credits) and 30 credits of electives, can include an internship, and can spend the third semester abroad. The programme ends with a Master's thesis. It suits graduates who want to work on resource-efficient, sustainable and species-compliant farm animal husbandry.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

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

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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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.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Ask your referee to issue the recommendation letter on the official letter head of the university, indicating his/her name, position, and contact details. The letter has to be signed and should ideally bear a stamp of the university.You can upload reference letters from employers or work contracts, or any other document that shows that you possess

practical / professional experience that could be relevant for the study program.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Veterinary Sciences, or a related discipline with “above average” grades

However, an above-average average grade in the Bachelor’s program as well as a suitable previous degree program are admission requirements.

  • If the final grade or grade point average of this degree is not above average, special aptitude for the degree program can be proven, if applicable (for details, see Admission Regulations Section 4). The admissions committee decides whether there is a special aptitude for the degree program.
  • Proof of English proficiency, most commonly by an IELTS academic test (overall band 6.5) or TOEFL ibt (90 points)

Three majors are in English

  • Major: Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
  • Major: Animal Science
  • Major: Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Agricultural Sciences

Programme-specific 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 special aptitude for the degree program if your academic background does not clearly match the admission requirements. Your special aptitude can be proven by a convincing motivation letter (use this form only, other formats will not be considered), proof of relevant work experience or other activities related to the scope of the degree program.

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

APS certificate (applicants from India, China and Vietnam):

Until 15 July

However, a proof of registration for the APS certificate has to be uploaded with the application before the deadline (15 March)

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

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

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Required for Application

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

Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

Ms. Kerstin Hoffbauer (AnimalScience coordinator)

Schloss Hohenheim 1B | 70599 Stuttgart | Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

185 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,274 – 15,272 EUR

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

Additional fee information

Currently, higher education is (almost) free at all public universities in Baden-Württemberg. Since the winter semester of 2017/18, universities in Baden-Württemberg charge moderate tuition fees for non-EU international students. These fees amount to 1,500 EUR per semester.

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