Program Overview

Master Organic Agriculture and Food Systems Program

The Master Organic Agriculture and Food Systems program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of organic agriculture and food systems. The program can be studied as a single degree or as a European Double Degree program.

Program Structure

The program is offered as a single degree or as a European Double Degree program. Students who choose the single degree option will study entirely at the University of Hohenheim. Those who opt for the Double Degree program will study at the University of Hohenheim for the first year and then transfer to one of five European partner universities for the second year.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in agricultural sciences, nutrition sciences, horticulture, or a related field from a university or college with a minimum three-year course duration.
• Have a degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits.
• Provide proof of English language proficiency, with a TOEFL score of 90 (ibt), IELTS academic score of 6.5, or Duolingo score of 125.
• Applicants from China, India, and Vietnam must also provide an APS certificate.

Application Process

The application process involves the following steps:

• Check the admission requirements and ensure eligibility.
• Apply online through the HohCampus portal within the specified application period.
• Upload required documents, including:
  • University entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Results of the online pre-test
  • Optional: proof of special aptitude for the program, motivation letter

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines are as follows:

• For the winter semester: June 1 for German and EU applicants, March 15 for non-EU applicants.
• For the summer semester: not possible for the first semester, January 15 for higher semesters.

Online Pre-Test

All applicants must evaluate their prior knowledge in the field of organic agriculture through an online pre-test before applying. The results of the pre-test must be uploaded with the application.

Special Aptitude

Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not directly related to the program or whose grade is not above average must provide proof of special aptitude. This can be done through:

• A meaningful motivation letter (maximum one page, in English)
• A letter of recommendation from a professor
• Proof of relevant practical experience or further education

English Language Proficiency

Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency, unless they are citizens of certain countries where English is an official language or have completed a university degree in one of these countries with English as the language of instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program's website provides answers to frequently asked questions, including:

• How to prove special aptitude for the program
• How to apply without having completed the bachelor's degree
• What to do if the application status is "provisionally excluded"

Program Details

For more information about the program, including the curriculum, research areas, and faculty, please refer to the University of Hohenheim's website.