Master of Science

Agricultural and Food Economics (AFECO)

University of Bonn

Bonn, GermanyAgriculture & Food Science

Free TuitionAPS Required, duration and mode of study This is an in-person study programme: students are required to be present in Bonn and attend the courses physically. Naturally, exceptions apply, as was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic; courses can then revert to online formats and/or hybrid formats.

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

International master's programme on agricultural and food value chains, focusing on market analysis, management, and economics from production through processing and trade to consumption.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: German grade 2.5 or better, or equivalent such as B+ or upper second class.
English requirements: TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge B2, or comparable proof.
German requirements: German: not a prerequisite, but recommended
Accepted bachelor fields: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in agricultural sciences, agribusiness management, agricultural economics, food and household economics, economics, business management, or a similar field.
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: 345.07 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: 345.07 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

Career Outcomes

Holders of the AFECO degree demonstrate the capability to work in an internationally-oriented and nationally-oriented environment, and they find employment opportunities in companies of the service industry like insurances and consulting firms or other business companies, associations, non-profit organisations, public authorities related to the agricultural and food sector, environmental protection or development cooperation.

Typical job roles

Executive positions in businesses, organisations and political institutionsResearch at the highest levelConsultantPolicy analystAgribusiness managerMarket researcherEnvironmental economist

Target industries

Agricultural and food sectorEnvironmental protectionDevelopment cooperationService industryInsuranceConsultingNon-profit organisationsPublic authorities

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Programme details

Degree: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: , duration and mode of study This is an in-person study programme: students are required to be present in Bonn and attend the courses physically. Naturally, exceptions apply, as was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic; courses can then revert to online formats and/or hybrid formats.
Start: Winter semester
Deadline: 15 July (annual)

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