Overview

The Agricultural and Food Economics program at University of Bonn equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to analyse and further develop economic activities. This includes examining associated politics from the forklift to the final food product, i.e. along the entire food value chain from farming to processing, sale and consumption. The curriculum stipulates active learning through participation in research projects. This international program using state-of-the-art teaching methods qualifies graduates for diverse managing roles in private businesses, public administration and research institutions.

Possible lines of work:

Consultancies and insurers

Private businesses

Associations

Non-profit organizations

Agricultural and food authorities

Environmental protection

Development cooperation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural sciences
Nutrition and food sciences
Geodesy and geoinformation
Food chemistry
Agricultural science teacher training vocational college
Nutrition and Home Economics Teaching Training at Vocational College
Agricultural and Food Economics (AFECO)
Agricultural Science and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS)
Nutritional Sciences
Geodesy and geoinformation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Summer semester deadline 15.01 of the same year (or September 15th of the previous year for early applications, recommended for international students)

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Food Science Agriculture View 13 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Examination regulations (legally binding information)
University degree (German and non-German) in a relevant discipline
English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)
Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent
A minimum of 42 ECTS credits in modules focusing on economics, incl. bachelor’s thesis
Applicants from outside Germany or another EU country must pass the aptitude test for university studies

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

University of Bonn does not charge tuition. But, you must pay the social contribution per semester (323,96 EUR – Winter Semester; 323,96 EUR – Summer Semester)

Living costs for Bonn

865 - 1281 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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