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Study program
University
City

University of Bayreuth
Food Quality & Safety
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Business Administration, Biology, Food Science, Nutritional Science
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jun
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- students from Non-EU/EEA Countries (minus Switzerland): directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from EU/EEA Countries (plus Switzerland): directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in natural sciences or life sciences.
Above-average interdisciplinary interest, which should be briefly stated in your application letter.
GPA Rate 2.50
GPA Comment
A final German grade of "2.5" or better.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min C1
TOEFL iBT
min 95
IELTS
min 7
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
CEFR German
min A1
Specification: Can be obtained during the first year of the program.
Specification: Can be obtained during the first year of the program.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
For applicants with the German Abitur: The language level B2+/C1 or better is accepted as proof of your English language skills. This is usually achieved if you have studied English from the 5th grade until the Abitur.
Application & Admission
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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:April 15 (German)March 01 (EU)March 01 (Non EU)
Summer semester:
Spring semester:

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How to apply via uni-assist
Application Procedure & Selection
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitute test
Application:
students from Non-EU/EEA Countries (minus Switzerland): directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from EU/EEA Countries (plus Switzerland): directly at the University
Application Fee:
€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
For EU citizens:
- Curriculum vitae: you can download and fill out the template provided in the course application page.
- Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula: this will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline.
- Informal declaration on the independent preparation of written presentation of course-specific competencies.
- English language certificate (see language requirements).
- German language certificate (see language requirements).
- List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet.
- Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
- Bachelor's degree transcript of records (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 135 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2,5" or better on the German grading system, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
- Bachelor's degree grading scale with the maximum grade and the minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses (must be issued by your university), in original language + certified translation in German or English.
- Written presentation of course-specific competencies: motivation letter.
For non-EU citizens:
- Preliminary review documentation uni-assist for the University of Bayreuth: For this master’s program international applicants from outside the EU who have obtained their degree abroad must apply via uni-assist and undergo a fee-based special procedure: preliminary review documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation [VPD]).
Please keep in mind that due to uni-assist’s processing time, it may take 6-8 weeks for your preliminary documentation review to be issued. You should therefore apply for your VPD as early as possible. - Curriculum vitae: you can download and fill out the template provided in the course application page.
- English language certificate (see language requirements).
- German language certificate (see language requirements).
- Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
- Bachelor's degree transcript of records (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 135 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2,5" or better on the German grading system, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
- Written presentation of course-specific competencies: a written justification of a maximum of 2 A4 pages for the choice of the master’s program, in which the applicant explains the specific talents based on which he or she considers himself or herself particularly suitable for the desired program.
- An informal declaration on the independent preparation of written presentation of course-specific competencies: is provided as a template in CAMPUSonline.