Master of Science in Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA)
A joint international master’s programme in sustainable agriculture, blending economics, organic farming, and tropical agroecosystems.
Best for:Best for graduates in agricultural sciences or related fields seeking to specialise in sustainable agriculture, international agribusiness, or tropical agroecosystems with a focus on research, policy, or global development.
Overview
The Master of Science in Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA) is a joint programme between the University of Göttingen and the University of Kassel, offering three specialisation profiles: International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics, International Organic Agriculture, and Tropical Agricultural and Agroecosystems Sciences. This internationally oriented programme equips students with advanced quantitative and qualitative methods to address global challenges like food security, climate change, and sustainable resource management. Students engage in interdisciplinary coursework, field research, and international collaborations, with opportunities for study abroad and practical internships. The programme culminates in a master’s thesis, often involving fieldwork in Germany or abroad, and prepares graduates for careers in research, policy, business, and international organisations.
What you'll do
- Develop expertise in one of three specialisation profiles: International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics, International Organic Agriculture, or Tropical Agricultural and Agroecosystems Sciences.
- Complete compulsory and elective modules covering socio-economic, environmental, and technical aspects of sustainable agriculture.
- Conduct field research and data collection, potentially abroad, as part of the master’s thesis project.
- Engage in interdisciplinary coursework, including quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistics, and agroecological principles.
- Participate in international collaborations, guest lectures, and optional study abroad semesters.
- Present and defend research findings in a colloquium at the end of the programme.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in agricultural sciences or a related field, completed over at least six semesters, with an above-average grade (equivalent to an upper second-class degree).
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English; B2 level or higher (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge English B2 First, UNIcert II, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in econometrics and statistical modelling.
- Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including data collection and analysis.
- Familiarity with agricultural systems, food security, and global trade dynamics.
- Basic knowledge of agricultural sciences, soil, crop, or animal sciences.
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher.
- Applicants from EU countries, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein must apply between 1 May and 15 June.
- Applicants from non-EU countries must apply between 1 November and 31 January.
- APS-certified documents required for applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, or India.
- No minimum German language skills required.
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 June 2027 (EU applicants) / 31 January 2028 (non-EU applicants)
Applicants must submit their application through the official portal of the University of Göttingen. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, transcripts, language proficiency certificate, and a CV. Additional documents may be required based on nationality or specific eligibility criteria.
- Completed application form
- Proof of BSc degree in agricultural sciences or related field
- Transcripts of academic records
- English language proficiency certificate (B2 level or higher)
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- APS-certified documents (if applicable, for applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, or India)
- Letter of motivation (if required)
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