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University of Bonn

Agricultural and Food Economics (AFEСО)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Agribusiness, Food Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Economics, Agricultural Economics
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jul
Summer semester: 31 Oct
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Both semesters
Mode of admission:
local admission restriction 
Application:
directly at University
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in study programs linked to agribusiness management, agricultural economics, food and household economics, economics, business management, or a similar subject.

A minimum of 42 (ECTS) in economics or business management (equivalent to 1260 hours workload) – including:

  1. An economic focus of the bachelor thesis topic.
  2. A minimum of 5 ECTS in microeconomics.
  3. A minimum of 5 ECTS in statistiсs.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment

grade of at least 2,5 or an equivalent grade ('good', B+, second class upper division in other grading systеms).

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes

Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by a German “Abitur” (if English was the first foreign language in minimum 8 years) "ausreichend" (6 Punkte für Englisch). TOEFL PBT and revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test are not accepted.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines



Explanation regarding the application period
The recommended deadline for international students requiring an entry visa for Germany is February 15.

Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents


  1. Filled out application form.
  2. Bachelor's degree certificate with an overall grade of at least 2,5 or equivalent (e.g. 'good', B+) in German or English (or certified English translation).
    Students in the final year of their bachelor program may also apply for admission prior to graduation. The examination board can tentatively admit students based on a transcript of their academic records and the expected date of graduation.
  3. Transcript of academic records (B.Sc.) in German or English (or certified English translation).
    Please make sure that your official bachelor's transcript either shows credit points according to the ECTS credit point system or else attach a diploma supplement that explains the credit point system of your university.
    Please send an official transcript of records with your marks obtained so far if you have not graduated yet.
  4. University entrance qualification diploma (e.g. high school diploma, Abiturzeugnis).
    Please make sure that your official bachelor's transcript either shows credit points according to the ECTS credit point system or else attach a diploma supplement that explains the credit point system of your university.
    Please send an official transcript of records with your marks obtained so far if you have not graduated yet.
  5. Curriculum vitae (in English) with a photo.
  6. Sufficient English language proficiency test result (see language requirements).
  7. Further information (facultative): you can submit any document in English or German that may enable the examination board to better judge your application, such as a summary of your bachelor thesis (two pages maximum), an official letter of recommendation from your professor or employee, a letter of motivation.

Please submit all application documents – have in mind that only certified documents are accepted – by April 30th. After that date, the application process will be closеd.

Location


1
University of Bonn

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website