MSc International Food Business and Consumer Studies (IFBC)

International multidisciplinary master's programme at the interface of agriculture, food business, and consumer studies with a joint-degree structure linking Kassel and Fulda.

Academic requirements

one letter of reference and a one-page convincing letter of motivation in English are required to prove your motivation and eligibility.

Minimum GPA

Requires a good undergraduate honours degree or an average final grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale.

English requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English at CEFR B2 level or equivalent, for example TOEFL, IELTS, or an equivalent certificate.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a background in agricultural science, nutrition, food and consumer sciences, food technology, or a closely related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

391.27 EUR per semester according to the University of Kassel's current semester fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 391.27 EUR per semester according to the University of Kassel's current semester fee page.

Graduates are prepared for international roles at the intersection of food business, consumer studies, and agrifood value chains.

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