Master's in Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production Systems
An international Master's program focusing on economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially acceptable agricultural intensification.
Best for:Best for agriculture and environmental science graduates seeking practical, international expertise in sustainable farming systems and agricultural economics.
Overview
The Master's in Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production Systems at Bingen University of Applied Sciences is a comprehensive 4-semester graduate program designed to address modern agricultural challenges. The curriculum integrates core concepts of productivity, economic efficiency, environmental impact, and social responsibility through specialized modules, a practical internship semester, and a final Master's thesis. Students learn to evaluate and apply modern techniques such as precision farming, biotechnology, agroecology, and climate-smart agriculture. The program prepares graduates for interdisciplinary professional roles in international organizations, research institutes, and agricultural enterprises.
What you'll do
- Complete 60 ECTS of taught coursework covering core and elective modules in agricultural productivity, economics, and environmental impact
- Conduct a research-based project within the Research Methods and Advanced Statistical Methods modules
- Complete a six-month practical internship semester at an internationally active company, organization, institute, or partner university abroad
- Write and defend a final Master's thesis worth 30 ECTS in the fourth semester
- Evaluate agricultural techniques and solutions holistically regarding economic and environmental outcomes
Requirements
Degree required: BSc degree with at least 180 ECTS in agriculture or a closely related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English B2 or better (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent official certificate)
Instruction: English
- At least three months of relevant practical experience in agriculture or a related sector
- Minimum of 6 ECTS in agricultural engineering
- Minimum of 6 ECTS in animal husbandry
- Minimum of 6 ECTS in plant production
- Minimum of 6 ECTS in agricultural economics
- Bachelor's degree overall grade of 2.5 or better in the German grading system
- Applicants from all countries are eligible
- Must provide a valid VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) issued by uni-assist
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-31
Applicants must obtain a VPD document via uni-assist and submit their complete application package through the uni-assist portal or the university's official application website within the designated application windows.
- CV
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- VPD document from uni-assist
- Proof of practical experience
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