Studium Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production

Located in one of Germany’s most dynamic agricultural regions, TH Bingen offers: 

• Hands-on learning with strong links to applied research and innovation 

• Small class sizes and close contact with experienced professors and researchers 

• A supportive international environment with tailored assistance for foreign students 

• A practical focus, integrating science, technology, and real-world agricultural systems 

• Full instruction in English, with modules designed for global relevance 

The Master's program takes three semesters (1.5 years) to complete: 

We follow the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). There are currently no numerus clausus restrictions in admissions. The general university entrance qualification ("Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung") for the Master study programme is a Bachelor’s degree grade of at least 2.5 or better.

The applicant should have an affinity for agriculture and sustainability. The MSc addresses Bachelor graduates who have completed a degree in agriculture. In addition, students should be willing to acquire extra fundamentals on their own and get involved in topics not related to their field of study.

·         a BSc degree with at least 180 ECTS (equivalent to a German three-year BSc according to the anabin database (https://anabin.kmk.org/) and at least three month of relevant practical experience (equivalent to a German three-and-a-half-year BSc according to the anabin database)

·         Proven knowledge in the following four subjects (minimum of 6 CP, respectively)  are required for admission to the study course:

·         Agricultural engineering

·         Animal husbandry 

·         Plant production

·         Agricultural Economics

·         an overall grade (Bachelor's) better than 2.5 (German grading system)

·         English B2 or better

·         a VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) issued by uni-assist (https://www.uni-assist.de/) for the TH Bingen, not older than one year.

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of international careers, including: 

• Sustainable agriculture consulting and farm system design 

• Policy advisory in ministries, NGOs, or international development organizations 

• Applied agricultural research in universities or public/private research institutes 

• Leadership roles in climate-smart agriculture, food security, and rural development 

• Ph.D. programs in agriculture, environmental science, or related fields 

Whether you're aiming to improve agriculture in your home country or contribute to global sustainability, this degree opens doors to a meaningful and impactful career.