Program Overview
The Sustainable International Agriculture at University of Kassel is a MSc programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies 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 agriculture & environmental studies. 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 Sustainable International Agriculture 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kassel, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable International Agriculture programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Master of Science; 4 semesters, joint degree from the Universities of Goettingen and Kassel
- Internationality is a key concept of the programme and
- all courses are taught in English
- lectures, seminars, practices, E-Learning, project modules
- day-trips and up to 2-week study tours
- Talca (Chile; Goettingen)
- Prague (Czech Republic; Witzenhausen)
- Maribor (Slovenia; Witzenhausen)
- Understand the ecological interactions of natural and agrarian systems in a global context,
- Acquire up-to-date knowledge in natural and socio-economic sciences,
- Obtain social and methodical skills,
- Apply the acquired knowledge and skills in an international context concerning (organic) agriculture
- In order to participate in the world-wide development of resource-efficient agricultural production.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required for the admission to SIA is a BSc degree of at least six semesters in agricultural sciences or a related study field with a good grade point average of at least 2.5 (German grade system, equivalent to a B-). In exceptional cases, a grade point average of 3.0 can be accepted under the condition of an oral exam.
Only APS-proven (https://www.aps.org.cn/web/indexe.jsp) chinese academic transcript and degree certificates are accepted for application.
Alternatively, an academic profile from past study achievements, that proves equivalent knowledge and skills, can allow admission.
Additionally, good knowledge of English is required (internet-based TOEFL of at least 80 points or equivalent language certificate).
Applicants whose fist language is not English have to prove a good working knowledge of English. Their proficiency in English must be certified with an international recognised test.
The following tests and levels are accepted:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English at least with the grade "B"
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at least with the grade "C"
- International English language Test System (IELTS) with at least 6 points
- At least 550 points in a paper based TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language)
- At least 213 points in a computer based TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language)
- At least 80 points in the new internet based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- UNIcert level III
- C1-certificate of CEF (Common European Framework).
The "Institution Toefl Code" for the University of Goettingen is: 4468 University of Goettingen. The "Department Code" for the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is : 31 Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
The language test certificate should not be more than 2 years old at the time of application. Excepted from the need to prove language proficiency are students with English as first language and students with a one year study or working experience in an English speaking country within the last five years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kassel 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.
About University of Kassel
University of Kassel
Kassel, Germany
The University of Kassel is a university founded in 1971 located in Kassel, Hessen, in central Germany. As of February 2022 it had about 25,000 students and about 3300 staff, including more than...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months