Agrobioinformatics

This English-taught master's combines bioinformatics methods with agricultural questions to analyse and interpret data from genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and related fields. It bridges computer science, biotechnology, and modern agriculture for data-driven solutions to food and climate challenges.

Academic requirements

Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or from abroad will be examined individually.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

As the entire degree course is taught in English, applicants must provide proof of written and spoken English at CEFR C1. The official page accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Language Assessment, Pearson PTE Academic, TOEIC, telc, UNIcert, IGSCE, or specified English-medium school or bachelor's credentials from listed countries.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree of at least three years in a closely related scientific field. The official page gives examples including agricultural biology, agricultural economics, agricultural science, biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, data science, horticulture, computer science, agriculture, crop biomass and bioresources, and ecological agriculture.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

The official page states that graduates are in high demand in upstream production, plant protection, seed production, agrobiotechnological services, biotechnology companies, academia, government agencies, and related AgTech fields.

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