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University of Göttingen

University of Kassel

Sustainable International Agriculture [Joint Degrее]

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Sustainability, Agribusiness, Agriculture & Forestry, Agricultural Economics, Husbandry
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 31 Jan/15 Jun
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
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 Agriculture or other related degrees. Other related degrees must prove a minimum of 60 ECTS in plant sciences, animal sciences, resource management, sciences, or economic- and social sciences.

Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.

Applicants who have studied subjects like botany, biochemistry, horticulture, biodiversity, ecology, nature conservation, molecular and cell biology, biotechnology, or subjects less related to agriculture are not eligible.

If you are from a Non-EU and Non EWR country you can only apply with a completed BSc.

If you are from an EU or EWR country and haven't completed your BSc degree by the application deadline you need at least 150 ECTS credits from your study program which has to be proven by a transcript of records that also contains the total average grade reached so far (e.g. CGPA). Please note that the final BSc degree must be sent to the university as soon as you receive it (latest by November 11. of each yеar).

Language Requirements


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

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least B.
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL iBT
min 80
TOEFL pBT
min 550
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: At least C.
UNIcert
min II
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
Applicants whose native language is not English must show adequate English language skills. Adequate English language skills should be proven based on the following minimum performance in an internationally accredited test or comparable qualifications. The language test certificate should be no more than three years old at the time of application. Exempted from the requirement to provide proof of language proficiency are students whose first language is English. IMPORTANT: A confirmation letter on English proficiency due to previous studies in English written by universities will not be sufficient as proof of adequate English language skills anymore for the application phase for the intake 2024/25 and onwards.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


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

none

Application Documents


Checklist of required documents:

  1. Curriculum vitae with a passport-size photograph, complete and signed.
  2. Proof of proficiency in English (see language requirements). Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to submit a proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, GRE Scores).
  3. Official academic transcripts: Copies of transcripts and degree certificates in English or German from all colleges/ universities attended. Please note:
    1. Legible A4 sized coloured photocopies of all original documents.
    2. Both sides of all the documents must be photocopied.
    3. Documents translated into English language must be notarised.
    4. Applicants from EU-countries who have not completed their B.Sc. yet by the time of application must prove a minimum of 150 ECTS. The BSc certificate plus final transcript must then be submitted latest within 4 weeks after the lectures have started.
  4. For China and Vietnam, only APS-proven academic transcripts and degree certificates are accepted for application. After September 2022 for India only APS-proven academic transcript and degree certificates are accepted for application.
  5. After admission, BSc transcripts of Nigerian applicants must be airmailed in a sealed envelope directly from the University's Office of the Registrar to:

    Goettingen University
    Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
    International Admission Office
    Buesgenweg 5
    D - 37077 Goettingen
    Germany
  6. Academic diplomas: Copies of your high school diploma and of further academic diplomas, if applicable (in English, German or Spanish).
  7. Professional experience: Applicants who have professionel agricultural experience may provide proof of this.
  8. Other MSc courses: Each applicant must fill in and load up the form "Declaration Master Studies". Here, the applicant declares, whether she/he has started or completed an earlier master study program or that this is not the case.
  9. Letter of motivation: (1 page) in English. The candidate shall highlight his or her motives and interests to enroll in the M.Sc. program and explain how he/she intends to use the M.Sc. degree in his/her future professional careеr.

Location


1
University of Göttingen
2
University of Kassel

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website