Overview

The interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree program in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at University of Hohenheim combines the natural sciences, agricultural, and social sciences with economics and technology. This is how you develop a holistic understanding of modern agricultural and food systems. The program focuses on scientifically grounded and practice-oriented skills that will enable you to develop sustainable solutions to the challenges of our time – ranging from regional to global issues.

You will explore the complex relationships between agricultural practices, policy, and consumer behavior, and learn how to promote true sustainability.

Why choose the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems programme at University of Hohenheim?

Develop innovative solutions for the future of food and learn how to design sustainable global agricultural and food systems

Focus on Sustainability - play an active role in shaping the transformation toward resilient agricultural and food systems

Hands-on studies: Benefit from a balanced mix of scientific fundamentals, interactive exercise courses, and practical applications.
International community: Study alongside fellow students from all over the world and build a global network.

Strong in research: Benefit from the latest research in the fields of agricultural innovation, nutrition, the environment, and sustainability.

The University of Hohenheim regularly achieves top results in national and international rankings

Career Options

The Bachelor’s program in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems equips you ideally for a wide range of jobs in a future-oriented field. We present the wealth of opportunities here and give you an outlook on potential jobs and employers.

Accreditation

The University of Hohenheim has been system-accredited since 2020.

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

Sustainability in Agri-Food Systems

Soil as Resource for Agricultural Systems under Global Change

Livestock Farming System and Animal Health

Food Technology and Sustainability

Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

Economics of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems

Policies and Governance of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems

For the full curriculum, please visit the Programme Website.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stuttgart, Germany

Disciplines

Food Science Agriculture Food Technology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The Bachelor’s degree program offers various admission pathways to accommodate different international educational qualifications:

University entrance qualification (HZB) or an equivalent international school leaving certificate
Cambridge International A-Levels as a direct university entrance qualification
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Other school leaving certificates that receive recognition as equivalent to the German university entrance qualification
If your school leaving certificate is not recognized for direct admission to a university in Germany: successful completion of a preparatory course (a one-year program in Heidelberg)
English level B2

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

346 EUR / year

≈ 346 EUR / year

Additional Details

Costs: Semester fee € 174.50 | Tuition € 1,500 (only for students from non-EU/EEA states)

Living costs

Stuttgart

Germany

900 - 1521 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

It is possible for students to receive financial support, called “Bafög,” according to the Federal Educational Assistance Act.

Scholarships provide students financial and in some cases ideological support by offering an educational program for them or mentoring them during their studies. The advantage is that, unlike BAföG, scholarships do not have to be paid back.

For more information, please visit the Programme Website.

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Overview

Why choose the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems programme at University of Hohenheim?

Career Options

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Stuttgart

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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