Application Master Food Science and Engineering: First Semester

1. Fill in the Online Application

You apply online. After completing, please verifiy your data and the uploaded documents before submitting.

2. Submit your Online Application

The uploaded documents are considered for the application process. You don’t have to send any documents by post.

Application deadlines for the first semester

winter semester: 15 May
summer semester: 15 January

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Prerequisites

Eligible for admission are applicants who meet all of the following entry requirements:


A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree completed at a domestic or foreign university that meets the following criteria: program lasted a minimum of three years and awarded a minimum of 180 ECTS credits program with a profile in the natural sciences or engineering. Accepted are Bachelor’s degrees in: food science and biotechnology food technology food engineering food chemistry biotechnology process technology the Bachelor’s program in Ernährungswissenschaft at the University of Hohenheim The selection committee may recognize further programs in the natural sciences or engineering as equal to those listed above.

Documented proof of good English language skills (B2 level). Minimum level required is B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Documented proof of basic German language skills Minimum level required is B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Application documents for applications for the first subject-related semester


Certified copy of your final degree certificate and the transcript of records including the average grade of your undergraduate degree which provides information on the contents of your previous study program. If the average grade is not included in your transcript of records, the Registrar’s Office calculates the arithmetic middle of all grades, which will serve as your average grade. If no certificate is available, please submit a transcript of records covering all your examination results to date, including all grades and the average grade. If the average grade is not included in your transcript of records, the Registrar’s Office calculates the arithmetic average of all grades, which will serve as your average grade. The final degree certificate must be submitted by 15 December at the latest for the winter semester for which admission has been granted.

Proof of English language proficiency may be presented as follows: internet based TOEFL test with a minimum of 90 points IELTS certificate with a minimum average of 6.5 point UNIcert II certificate with a minimum grade of “good” If 50% of the coursework required for the UNIcert II certificate is completed until the application deadline has passed, you need to attach proof of this to the application for admission. The completed UNIcert II certificate is to be handed in before 1 October for the winter semester for which admission has been granted at the latest. For possible exemptions please consult the Admission Regulations (in German).

Proof of German language proficiency may be presented as follows: UNIcert I Certificate (min. grade “good”) Goethe Certificate B1: German Certificate (Zertifikat Deutsch) “Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz”: Level DSD 1 TestDAF level TND 3 German language test for university admission (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)): Level DSH1

If you have already been enrolled in the same or an equivalent Master’s program: documented proof your examination claim for the program is valid and that you are not currently part of any examination process

May I apply for multiple Master’s programmes?

It is possible to apply for multipe Master’s programmes.

In this case you must fill the online application for each study programme seperately. Don’t forget to click on “Submit request”.

Is it possible to acquire the language skills necessary for admission during the course of the programme?

No.

Language skills of certain levels (see Application documents) are requirements for admission and proof of language proficiency always has to be submitted as part of your application. There are no exceptions.