Overview

The University of Kassel's Sustainable International Agriculture study programme is internationally oriented and offers three possibilities for specialisation:

International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics
International Organic Agriculture
Tropical Agricultural and Agroecosystems Sciences

Depending on the specialisation, the courses take place in Göttingen or at campus Witzenhausen.

The SIA study program contributes to the sustainable production of agricultural commodities and food security at specific locations and in an international context.

Career

Leadership roles in:

European and international agricultural administration
and consultancy
organic agriculture
agri- and food business
international organisations
science and research
companies and organisations in need of intercultural
and interdisciplinary competencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Socioeconomics of rural development and food security
World agricultural markets and trade
Econometrics
Organic livestock farming under temperate conditions
Tropical animal husbandry systems
Sustainable International Agriculture: basic principles and approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Agribusiness Agriculture View 5 other Masters in Agribusiness in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission to the master program is granted on the grounds that a BSc of at least 3 years duration in Agriculture or other related degrees at an accredited institution in or outside Germany has been completed. Other related degrees must prove a minimum of 60 ECTS in plant sciences, animal sciences, resource management, sciences or economic- and social sciences.
Only for Non Eu and Non EWR applicants: If you are from a Non-EU and Non EWR country you can only apply with a completed BSc.
Only for EU and EWR applicants: 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 have 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 us as soon as you receive it (latest by November 11. of each year).
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Tuition Fee

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International

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Students must pay a semester fee, which currently amounts to €340,94.

Living costs for Kassel

670 - 920 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable International Agriculture.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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