Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (AgriTropics)

An international master's programme focused on sustainable agricultural systems in tropical and subtropical regions. It provides broad-based training in tropical agriculture and development-oriented agricultural research, with an optional double degree with the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague.

Academic requirements

If an applicant's final grade or grade point average of the degree is not above average, he/she must demonstrate his/her special suitability for the programme.

Minimum GPA

Above-average bachelor's grade.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 125.

Accepted bachelor fields

An above-average bachelor's degree in agricultural, environmental, or natural sciences, or a related programme with at least 180 ECTS. The programme page additionally lists related subjects including agricultural biology and biobased products and bioenergy.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules.

Semester contribution

174.50 EUR semester contribution (University of Hohenheim, summer semester 2026 official amount).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules. Semester contribution: 174.50 EUR semester contribution (University of Hohenheim, summer semester 2026 official amount).

Graduates have very good chances on the international job market. Possible fields include international and national agricultural research centres, ministries for development cooperation, consulting firms, NGOs, universities, businesses in the agricultural sector, and EU institutions. Qualifies for doctoral degree.

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• 2

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• 3

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  University of Hohenheim

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• 4

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  Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

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