Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc

Last verified against the official program page on April 20, 2026.

Göttingen, DEMScIn-person2 years

120

Credits

Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Göttingen, DE.

About the program

Joint MSc program covering bio-physical and socio-economic factors in agricultural livelihood systems, global ecosystems' relationship with agriculture, and offering specializations in International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics, International Organic Agriculture, and Tropical Agriculture and Agroecosystems Sciences.

Focus: both

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Deadlines

Winter 2027

Jan 31, 2027

Standardized tests

TOEFL

required

Min at least 80 points in an Internet-based TOEFL

IELTS

optional

Min International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with at least band 6

After the program

Post-study work rights

18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

€10,200.00

Annual living cost

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Prerequisites

Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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Essays

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen online or in-person?: Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen is offered in-person.
How long does Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen take to complete?: Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
What GPA is required for Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen?: Per the program's published guidance: second-class upper division
What work-permit options follow Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen?: Post-completion work rights for Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA), MSc at University of Göttingen: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)