Animal Science

A major within the Agricultural Sciences master's programme focused on sustainable breeding, husbandry, nutrition, and health of farm animals and on producing high-quality animal-based food. The major is research-driven and aligned with current labour-market needs in animal and agricultural sciences.

Academic requirements

If an applicant's final grade or grade point average is not above average, he/she can demonstrate special suitability. Computer literacy and ability/willingness to work in intercultural teams.

Minimum GPA

Above-average bachelor's grade; if the final grade is not above average, particular aptitude must be proven under the admission regulations.

English requirements

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

Accepted bachelor fields

An above-average bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences, biology, veterinary medicine, or a related programme with at least 180 ECTS.

APS Certificate

Yes

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 are predestined to take on leadership roles in research, development, management, and marketing at home and abroad. Potential employers include: biotechnology companies, agricultural operations, food and feed industry, ministries, environmental and agricultural agencies, expert journalism, public relations, university and non-university research institutions, business consulting and sales, breeding and stable construction companies.

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  Resilient Horticulture

  Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

  Freising · Master of Science · English

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  Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA)

  University of Bonn

  Bonn · Master of Science · English

• 3

  Biological Resources MSc

  Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

  Kleve · Master of Science · English

• 4

  Digital Farming

  Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

  Freising · Master of Science · English

• 5

  AgriGenomics

  Kiel University

  Kiel · Master of Science · English