What are the benefits of studying in Hohenheim?
- You will find a diverse range of course with interesting teaching methods.
- Research and teaching are characterized by the topics of internationality, innovation, interdisciplinarity, and sustainability.
- You receive excellent supervision with our advising network.
- The compact campus means you save time walking between lecture halls, the Mensa, and sports facilities.
- The region of Stuttgart is economically strong and excellent for internships and part-time jobs for funding your studies.
What are reasons to study Agricultural Biology in Hohenheim?
- Germany's No. 1 in agricultural research
Three times in first place: The current Global Universities Ranking from U.S. News & World Report, the renowned NTU ranking, the QS World University Ranking, and the Center of World University Ranking put University of Hohenheim’s agricultural research in 1st place in Germany.
In the agricultural university ranking from top agrar, the agricultural students at the University of Hohenheim give the grades 1.5 to 1.7. According to the 2018 ranking, 89% of the students surveyed would recommend the University of Hohenheim for agricultural studies. This is the highest recommendation rate of any agricultural university.
- Broad range of subjects and specialization options
Complete your degree quickly or use extra time for research, external internships, international cooperation, and looking beyond the boundaries of the subject: Nothing is as individual as your agricultural studies at the University of Hohenheim.
Tailor your individual studies thanks to:
- fast track option for studying without detours
- broad education through extensive specialization and elective options
- award-winning offers such as Humboldt reloaded for research from the very beginning of your studies
- option to study abroad through exchange programs with over 80 partner universities
- complete the trainer aptitude test, the laboratory management certificate, the animal transport certificate, the plant protection expert certificate or the TÜV certificate in quality management
Introductory events before the start of lectures with information on study strategies and on the topic of "getting a taste of research" - Internationally very well networked and worldwide exchange programs
Number one in internationalization: In the current EU ranking U-Multirank, the University of Hohenheim ranks number one with regard to internationalization.
That top position is the result of many decades of global involvement in the agricultural sciences. Hohenheim is especially known worldwide for its Institute of Agricultural Science in the Tropics with 10 professors.
International opportunities for students:
- 80 partner institutions worldwide (40 of them in the Erasmus+ program)
- Member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences - the network of Europe's best
- Scholarship program for travel, research, and exchange
- Worldwide alumni network
- Studies according to international standards for excellence and international competitiveness of graduates
- International Master's and Double-Degree Master's programs following the Bachelor's program
- Conduct research yourself instead of just watching others: Work on real research projects
The University of Hohenheim places great importance on high-quality teaching, which is demonstrated by several award-winning reform projects.
Conduct research yourself instead of just watching others: The Humboldt reloaded project allows students to enter new academic territory during their undergraduate studies. This is a unique project in Germany, for which the Stifterverband and the German Rectors' Conference awarded the university the prestigious Ars-legendi Prize - Germany's highest award for excellence in teaching.
These projects include, for example, Mobile Teaching (given the German e-learning innovation and young scientists award (d-elina) in the category “Campus” at the BITKOM) or the ethics module, developed by the student group FRESH and presented with an award by the UN.
- A lot of practical experience on Germany's largest experimental areas and in the biorefinery technical center
Over 700 hectares of experimental areas: Among Germany's universities, the University of Hohenheim is the largest landowner. For students, this means a lot of room for experiments, research, and a high level of practical experience. For example, during the practical week on farm animal science, the tours of the Agricultural Experiment Station, or the "Wheat Cup".
Also right on campus: State institutes (Landesanstalten) for transferring science to the practice, the Hohenheim Gardens, and the German Agricultural Museum.
| Application for the 1st subject-related semester | |
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| Type of admission | Open admission (no special requirements) |
| Starting studies | Only for the winter semester |
| Application deadline | For the winter semester: 30 Sept |
| Admission requirements* |
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| Selection criteria* | None - open admission |
| More information on applying for the 1st subject-related semester | |
*The admission requirements listed must be met. For Bachelor's degree programs with a limited number of places, applicants are then selected on the basis of the selection criteria.
| Applying for higher subject-related semesters | |
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| Type of admission | Open admission (no special requirements) |
| Starting studies | For winter and summer semesters |
| Application deadlines | For the winter semester: 30 Sept For the summer semester: 31 March |
| Prerequisites / Allocating university places / Documents | |
| Academic program advising for the degree program | |
Information for international applicants
Curious? Planning the next steps? More information?
You can find our orientation program and information about choosing your program in the section “Choosing a Program.”
Still have questions?
The Central Student Counselling Center (ZSB) offers personal advising for prospective students on topics and questions related to degree program selection.
