Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS)

University of Hohenheim · Stuttgart, Germany

Level
Bachelor's
Award
Bachelor of Science
Language
English
Duration
6 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 The programme offers multiple admission routes to accommodate various international qualifications: German Abitur or equivalent international secondary school qualification Cambridge International AS & A-Levels as a direct entry qualification Cambridge Pre-U qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB) Other qualifications recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur For students whose qualifications are not recognised for direct entry: Studienkolleg completion required (one year in Heidelberg) For more information, go to https://dein-studium.uni-hohenheim.de/en/applying-and-enrollment/applying . Additional requirements Good communication skills Enthusiasm for shaping change processes Interested in digital technologies 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: 1 February - 15 March The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 11 May - 15 July
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About this programme

***** Accreditation still ongoing ***** The BSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) is an innovative English-taught programme that prepares you to become part of the solution to one of the world's greatest challenges: feeding a growing global population sustainably. This interdisciplinary programme equips young professionals from across the globe with the knowledge and skills to transform global food systems. Students gain comprehensive knowledge across natural and social sciences while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills essential for careers in the rapidly growing sustainable agriculture and food sectors. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction, tutorials, practical fieldwork, and internships to ensure graduates are prepared for the complex challenges facing contemporary food systems. Objectives The BSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems develops graduates who master interdisciplinary and systems-based thinking, integrating knowledge from natural and social sciences to understand complex agricultural ecosystems from farm to fork and beyond. Students acquire critical thinking skills, scientific competence in research methods and data analysis, and practical expertise in sustainable food production, resource management, and nature conservation within planetary boundaries. Through challenge-based learning, hands-on experience, and mandatory internships, the programme builds communication, leadership, and entrepre

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