Your application for the Master’s program in Agricultural Sciences with a major in Agricultural Economics

To apply for the Master’s program in Agricultural Sciences with a major in Agricultural Economics, simply check the admission requirements and then apply online through the HohCampus application portal by the application deadline. The application portal opens for applications for the winter semester in mid-April and for the summer semester in mid-December. 

Application deadlines

To the 1st subject-related semester

  • Winter semester:
    • German, EU citizens: 15 September
    • Non-EU citizens: 15 March
  • Summer semester: not possible

For a higher subject-related semester

  • Winter semester:
    • German, EU citizens: 15 September
    • Non-EU citizens: 15 March
  • Summer semester: 15 January

How to apply

Apply online via the HohCampus application portal for the Master's degree program in Agricultural Economics and upload the application documents in the application portal. There you can also check the status of your application at any time.

Admission requirements

  • An above-average Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or Business Administration and Economics or a related program at a university in Germany or abroad or at a university of applied sciences with a standard period of study of at least 3 years or an equivalent degree (totaling 180 ECTS) (for other “related programs,” see Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations).
  • If the final grade or average grade of this degree is not above average, the applicant must also prove their special aptitude for the degree programs (for details see Admission Regulations § 4).
  • At least 6 ECTS credits in microeconomics and statistics
  • Proven English language proficiency at TOEFL 90 (ibt), IELTS academic 6.5, or Duolingo 125 points. English proficiency may also be proven by the German university entrance qualification (HZB) if at least four semesters of English were taken in the higher level (Oberstufe) with an average grade of at least 8 points, excluding a separate Abitur examination. For other accepted proof, see the Admission Regulations
  • Result of the AgEcon pre-test
  • APS certificate (only applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)

Application documents

You must upload the following application documents during the online application process:

  • Your university entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur, A-levels, high school diploma)
  • Bachelor’s certificate and transcript of records
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Result of the AgEcon pre-tests
  • Optional: Proof of special aptitude for the degree program, documentation of an above-average degree, letter of motivation

Online pre-test

All applicants must evaluate their previous knowledge of microeconomics and statistics in the AgEcon pre-test before applying. 
The result of the pre-test needs to be uploaded with the application.

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Frequently asked questions about applications

Enrollment

You’ve been admitted to the degree program you wanted? Now just enroll and get started! 

Information for EU students

Information for non-EU students

International applicants

Information for international full students, exchange students, free movers, doctoral candidates, research interns, and refugees.

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Application status

Stay informed about the status of your application at any time online in the HohCampus application portal.

Overview of application deadlines

When can I start applying? By when do I have to submit my application? By when do I have to enroll?

Overview of all application deadlines

Do you have any questions?

Your contact for program-specific questions:

Katrin Winkler
Degree program coordinator

+49 711 459-23305
email

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