Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc

Georg August Universitat Gottingen · Göttingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Göttingen
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Register by 15 June 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester

Georg August Universitat Gottingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Successful applicants must hold an undergraduate degree (BSc) of at least six semesters in agricultural sciences or a related field of study and must have achieved an above-average grade (at least equivalent to an upper second-class degree), with a good overall grade being preferred. For applicants whose academic transcripts and degree certificates were issued in China, Mongolia, Vietnam, or India, only APS-certified documents will be accepted during the application process. Please refer to the admission regulations for full details: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/122863.html .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 6 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II PTE Academic: 59
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 June The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 1 November - 31 January
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About this programme

The MSc programme in Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA) is a joint degree programme offered by the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Göttingen and the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen. The programme is internationally oriented and offers three specialisation profiles: International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics: This profile equips students to analyse socio-economic interactions between individuals, resources and markets in agriculture using up-to-date quantitative and qualitative methods. Students gain the tools to address key questions in agricultural systems at different levels, ranging from global challenges such as hunger and international trade to issues at the level of food value chains, food safety and quality, and household-level questions such as agricultural productivity, participation and poverty. The profile prepares graduates for careers in research, business, public administration and international organisations. International Organic Agriculture: This profile offers students the opportunity to specialise in organic agriculture. It covers a broad range of subjects, including soil, crop and animal sciences as well as environmental, social and economic aspects. Students learn to assess scientific literature, apply qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis, and interpret research findings in the context of organic and international agriculture. Practical facilities, including a research g

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