Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (EUR-Organic)

University of Hohenheim · Stuttgart, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Stuttgart
Apply by
Register by 15 March 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester
Tuition
€3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Formal requirements An above-average Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, natural sciences, or a related programme with a standard period of study of at least three years (totalling 180 ECTS credits) If an applicant's final grade or grade point average of the degree is not above average, they can demonstrate their special suitability for the programme if necessary. Proof of English proficiency Additional requirements Interest in ecology, agricultural sciences, and sustainability Practical experience in nature, agriculture, and the environment System-oriented thinking and interdisciplinary work Ability and willingness to work in intercultural teams
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 18 Speaking: 18 Writing: 18
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 16 November - 15 March The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 1 June
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About this programme

International Master’s programme in Organic Agriculture The Organic Agriculture and Food Systems Master's programme is perfect for those passionate about sustainable, ecological, and ethical food production, encompassing cultivation, processing, and quality assurance. You will gain a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary insight into organic agriculture, depending on your personal interests. The organic sector is growing worldwide, and employers are increasingly interested in experts in the field of organic agriculture. The programme can be studied either as a "single degree" in Hohenheim or as a "double degree", which includes a stay abroad during the second year at one of five partner universities in Austria, Poland, France, Italy or the Netherlands. Close collaboration with the Coordination Office for “Organic Farming and Consumer Protection” Optimal preparation for international careers in organic agriculture Many contacts in the farming sector Objectives Organic farming is based on a holistic approach, and the processing and marketing of organically grown food requires special skills and knowledge. Graduates will acquire knowledge and skills related to all the relevant aspects (production, processing, marketing, and certification) of the organic sector: organic crop production organic animal husbandry organic agriculture in the tropics and subtropics organic food chains and networks consumer demands organic market developments in different European countries. Furthermor

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