Global Food Systems

English-taught Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) in Global Food Systems examining the production, processing, economics, nutrition and sustainability of food systems from a global, interdisciplinary perspective, starting winter semester 2026/27.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 15 June Application at www.uni-assist.de for applicants with a non-German entrance qualification starts 1 May. The JLU online portal for applicants with a German entrance qualification (Abitur) opens 1 June.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

Proof of English at CEFR level C1, e.g. TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge English, Pearson PTE Academic, TOEIC or UNIcert; or an English-language entrance qualification/degree from a recognised English-speaking country. No specific minimum score is published.

Accepted bachelor fields

A valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or comparable), technical college entrance qualification, master craftsman's certificate, or university admission for professionally qualified individuals; international qualifications verified via anabin/uni-assist.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public university in Hesse, JLU Giessen charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies.

Semester contribution

Approx. 421.43 EUR per semester for winter semester 2026/27 (371.43 EUR for incoming exchange students, who are exempt from the 50 EUR administrative fee). Identical for EU and non-EU degree students; includes the semester ticket, student body and student services fees.

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public university in Hesse, JLU Giessen charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies. Semester contribution: Approx. 421.43 EUR per semester for winter semester 2026/27 (371.43 EUR for incoming exchange students, who are exempt from the 50 EUR administrative fee). Identical for EU and non-EU degree students; includes the semester ticket, student body and student services fees.

Opens careers in the food and agriculture industry, food policy and security, sustainability and supply-chain management, research and international organisations, and prepares graduates for further master's study.