Kiel University

Dairy Scienсе

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter Semester: 31 Mar/31 Jul
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test  (ability assessment)
Study Mode:
On campus

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Course Description

Step into the epicenter of dairy innovation with the M.Sc. Dairy Science program at Kiel University, a program that stands unparalleled in Germany. In a country where the milk processing industry generates over 22 billion euros annually, this program offers a golden opportunity to master the science behind milk—from animal husbandry to consumption. The curriculum is a rich tapestry of interdisciplinary studies covering breeding, feed, nutrition, animal health and welfare, and milking technology. It's not just about understanding dairy; it's about mastering the milk value chain in a nation powered by it. 

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent) Minimum requirements for first university degree: Minimum grade: 2.50 Minimum standard period of study: 3 year(s) For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study: Subject group: Agricultural and Forest Sciences Area of study: Agricultural Sciences A Bachelor's degree (BSc) with a grade 'good' (German grading at least 2.5) or higher in agricultural science or equivalent academic and examination achievements in related disciplines with particular relevance to dairy science. The Bachelor's degree will be the basis for your application to this Master's degree programmе.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 6.5
Specification: With at least 6.0 in each of the four components
TOEFL ITP
min 580
Specification: Test of Written English score of 5.5
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Specification: With component scores of at least 20 points
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
For applicants with a German higher education entrance qualification (HZB), a grade of at least 11 points or a grade of 2.0 in the English examination subject in the Abitur.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for the M.Sc. Dairy Scienсе at Kiel University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 March for the winter semester. Applications are made: Uni-assist.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Dairy Scienсе
Kiel University
Non-EU Students
Intake Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin 137 days
Application modeUni-assist
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin 137 days
Application mode
Uni-assist

German Students

M.Sc. Dairy Scienсе
Kiel University
German Students
Intake Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Julyin > 8 months
Application modeDirectly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Julyin > 8 months
Application mode
Directly at university

Other EU Students

M.Sc. Dairy Scienсе
Kiel University
Other EU Students
Intake Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin 137 days
Application modeUni-assist
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin 137 days
Application mode
Uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test  (ability assessment)
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test

Location

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