Agrobiotechnology

This English-taught master's focuses on biotechnology for plant and animal production and nutritional sciences. It combines research-oriented scientific training with practical methods for leadership roles in the agriculture and food sector.

Academic requirements

Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or from abroad are 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 prove written and spoken English. Accepted proof includes TOEFL iBT at least 95, IELTS Academic at least 7, UNIcert III, or proof of a university entrance qualification or bachelor's degree taught in English in Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the USA, the United Kingdom, or South Africa.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree of at least three years or a comparable degree in a closely related scientific field. The official page lists examples such as agricultural biology, agricultural science, biology, biotechnology, and crop biomass and bioresources; other scientific degrees are reviewed individually.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

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 programme page states that the degree prepares scientists for leadership roles at the forefront of the agriculture and food sector and supports international work in biotechnology-related fields.

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