Agricultural Sciences

Before you apply for a degree program, please read the information about the requirements, the selection criteria, and the required documents.
This will make the application process much easier for you and helps you to avoid mistakes and delays.

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How to apply

Online application and uploading documents
Apply online and upload your documents in the portal during the online application process.

Important: For applications, no paper documents are sent to the University of Hohenheim!

Application deadlines

1st subject-related semester
for the winter semester 15 September
for the summer semester 15 March

Higher subject-related semesters
for the winter semester 15 September
for the summer semester 15 March

Requirements

The degree program does not have a limited number of places.

If you fulfill the following admission criteria, you can be admitted:


An above-average overall grade in a degree program from a university in Germany or abroad that lasted at least three years. Bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Biology, Biobased Products and Bioenergy, or related degree programs are recognized. Under certain conditions, graduates of non-related degree programs may be admitted to certain specializations. Details can be found in the admission regulations.

Minimum overall grade of “good” (2.5 on German scale) or better.

In the case of average grades lower than 2.5, a ranking or proof of special suitability for the degree program must be enclosed. Evidence in the form of a letter of recommendation, completed vocational training or work experience, special community or social commitment, or a letter of motivation.

Applicants without an Abitur or a German-language Bachelor’s degree must prove their German proficiency at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

Selecting a specialization

When applying for the Master’s in Agricultural Sciences, you are required to select one of four specializations or the general program.

You can choose from the following four specializations (or “general” studies):

Agricultural Engineering
Soil Sciences
Plant Production Systems

Depending on the specialization, different knowledge is required at the Bachelor’s level.

Specialization	Expected knowledge at the Bachelor’s level
Agricultural Engineering	Knowledge in agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, or general engineering
Soil Sciences	Knowledge in geology, geography, soil science, ecology, or forestry
Plant Production Systems	Knowledge in plant science, forestry, ecology, or biology
General	Knowledge of agricultural and natural sciences

Application documents

The following documents are necessary to submit your application correctly (even if you are already studying at the University of Hohenheim). With the exception of the requests for recognition of coursework and examinations when applying for a higher subject-related semester, the documents are only to be uploaded as pdf files during the online application process.

Documents for applications for the first subject-related semester


Final transcript of records or proof of a completed university degree with the average grade If the final transcript of records has not yet been issued, you must submit an overview of the examinations taken so far. The final transcript of records must be submitted at the latest by 15 December of the same year in which you start studying in the winter semester or, if you start your studies in the summer semester, then at the latest by 30 June of the year for which admission is requested. If the average grade of your final transcript of records or the overview of the examinations you have already completed is not above average (2.5 or better on the German scale), then the admission committee can take into consideration a letter of recommendation from a professor of the university from which you obtained your degree or a ranking of your cohort. These documents must be submitted together with the application documents. If neither a letter of recommendation nor a ranking is submitted, applications with below-average final grades will be rejected by the admission committee. Details can be found in the admission regulations.

Applicants without an Abitur or a German-language Bachelor’s degree must prove their German proficiency at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

If you were already enrolled in a Master’s study program, you will also need to send the following documents: Proof that you still have the right to take examinations in the study program for which admission is sought or a related study program (it is sufficient to submit a print-out from your student account if it includes the current overall results of your studies) Proof that you are not currently involved in an ongoing examination process

Documents for applying for a higher subject-related semester


Final transcript of records or proof of a completed university degree with the average grade If the average grade of your final transcript of records or the overview of the examinations you have already completed is not above average (2.5 or better on the German scale), then the admission committee can take into consideration a letter of recommendation from a professor of the university from which you obtained your degree or a ranking of your cohort. These documents must be submitted together with the application documents. If neither a letter of recommendation nor a ranking is submitted, applications with below-average final grades will be rejected by the admission committee. Details can be found in the admission regulations.

Applicants without an Abitur or a German-language Bachelor’s degree must prove their German proficiency at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

Recognition of already completed coursework and examinations For admission to a higher subject-related semester, you must also request the recognition of already completed examinations at the Master’s level. Please completely fill out the request for recognition for all examinations you would like to have recognized. You can find more information on the internet site for applying for a higher subject-related semester Please do not forget to include descriptions of the examinations or the corresponding courses, including the number of ECTS credits and the grade.

If you were already enrolled in a Master’s study program, you will also need to send the following documents: Proof that you still have the right to take examinations in the study program for which admission is sought or a related study program (it is sufficient to submit a print-out from your student account if it includes the current overall results of your studies)

FAQ

What is the application deadline?

Applications for the winter semester must be submitted by 15 September, applications for the summer semester by 15 March.

Do I need to send paper documents to the University of Hohenheim for my application?

You do not need to submit any paper documents.

Why is the HZB (university entrance qualification, e.g. Abitur) required?

You must enter information about the HZB in the online application.

The information on the HZB is required for international applicants to check whether they need to pay tuition fees and for all applications for statistical analyses. The HZB has no effect on whether you are admitted or not.

When you upload documentation for the HZB, you make it easier for us to check the information you entered in the application process and help us to be able to process this information faster.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

For subject-related questions (e.g. on the structure or content of the program) should be directed to the program coordinator. For questions related to the application process, please contact the Registrar’s Office.