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How to Apply and Get Admission to a German University
January 16th, 2025
Step 1 - Find your Study Program
Humboldt University Berlin
Berlin
Agricultural Economics
Subjects: Agriculture;Economics
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The Faculty of Life Sciences offers academic programs that meet high international standards. They encourage and facilitate study abroad through partnerships with foreign universities. The program is taught in English, attracting a significant number of international students, which highlights its global appeal. For bachelor graduates in agricultural, environmental, or economic sciences, the M.Sc. program in Agricultural Economics provides excellent opportunities to compete in the international academic job market. This program integrates economics and social sciences within the agricultural and food sectors. It aligns with the institute's core research theme: the governance of sustainable food and land use systems. Mandatory modules include Institutional Economics and Political Economy, Public Policy Analysis, Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Quantitative Methods in Agricultural Business Economics. Students can choose from about 25 elective modules, covering a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and applications. Research projects tackle real-world issues in food and land use systems. Additionally, students can select optional courses from other academic institutions. Graduates find careers in agribusiness, insurance, banking, finance, national and international organizations (EU, FAO, OECD), development cooperation, NGOs, and agricultural R&D.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 315 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Knowledge of English language at least at C1 level.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelor degree in agricultural sciences, economics or a related Bachelor program. Applicants need to prove a basic understanding of economics through the successful completion of modules with at least 10 ECTS‐credits in this field. Applicants need to prove basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics through the successful completion of modules with at least 10 ECTS‐credits in this field. Knowledge of English language at least at C1 level.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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