Overview

The AgriGenomics program at the University of Kiel states that the shift from single gene to whole genome analysis and the complete sequencing of higher eukaryotic genomes and transcriptomes offer the possibility to understand how all genes work together. These recent advancements have great impact on agricultural research.

Quick Facts:

Analyzing whole genomes will give further insights into evolutionary processes and how modern crops and livestock arose from their ancestors. Furthermore, we can genotypically select individuals based on whole genome sequences or whole genome SNP arrays.
There is an increasing demand for specialists who understand both, the fundamentals of agricultural production and the application of genomics for breeding and production of crops and livestock.
The Master's Program AgriGenomics in Kiel teaches the most current knowledge in the application of genomic techniques for improving crops and livestock. As the program is not limited to either animal or plant sciences, it offers multidisciplinary qualification in the field of agricultural genomics to prepare the students for a broad spectrum of job positions.
Students specialized in AgriGenomics will be qualified to take a leading position in life science and breeding companies to apply genome techniques for breeding and improvement of crop and animal production. Moreover, with an MSc in AgriGenomics students will be highly qualified to begin a doctoral course to start a career in science or research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology

Organization and Analysis of Eukaryotic Genomes

Biochemistry and Proteomics

Crop and Animal Breeding

Computational and Comparative Genomics

Applied Genome and Proteome Research

Applications of Genomics in Agriculture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kiel, Germany

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Agriculture Botany View 12 other Masters in Agriculture in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae in tabular form of your educational background

Copy of your passport – Please make a copy of the photo page of your passport (with your name and photo)

Payment receipt for the UNI-ASSIST application fe

School-leaving certificate entitling the holder to study at university in his/her home country, with a list of subjects and grades

University certificates (e.g. your Bachelor's or Master's degree) including the corresponding list of subjects with individual grades

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

This master study course is free of tuition. For enrollment at Kiel University, students will be charged 273.00 € each semester

Living costs for Kiel

720 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

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Funding

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