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Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics

University of Hohenheim
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Stuttgart, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics at University of Hohenheim is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Crop Production Systems
  2. Ecology and Agroecosystems
  3. Farm and Project Evaluation
  4. Interdisciplinary Practical Science Training
  5. Livestock Production Systems and Development
  6. Natural Resource Use and Conservation in the Tropics and Subtropics
  7. Methods in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  8. Quantitative Methods in Biosciences

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Students require an above-average Bachelor of Science or an equivalent degree in agriculture, natural sciences or a related discipline, based on at least three years of university studies or German FH studies (a total of 180 credits).
  • Proof of English language skills(e.g. 90 ibt TOEFL)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 159 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Hohenheim directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.