PAG – PhD Programme in Agricultural Science

Structured doctoral programme in agricultural science with research-focused training across majors such as agricultural economics, agronomy, animal production, natural resources, agribusiness, tropical and international agriculture, global agri-food systems, and animal welfare.

Academic requirements

To apply, students need to find a professor at the University of Göttingen who is willing to supervise their research.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

Accepted bachelor fields

Outstanding MSc degree or equivalent in agriculture, biology, geography, or a related field. Applicants must also find a University of Göttingen professor willing to supervise the research project.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

• 1

  Agricultural Economics (AgEcon)

  University of Hohenheim

  Stuttgart · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Food Science and Technology

  University of Hohenheim

  Stuttgart · Master of Science · English

• 3

  Sustainable Agriculture BSc

  Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

  Kleve · Bachelor of Science · English

• 4

  Master's in Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production Systems

  Bingen University of Applied Sciences

  Bingen am Rhein · Master of Science · English

• 5

  Sustainable Food

  Technical University of Munich

  Singapore · Master of Science · English