4 semesters
English
Free (277 EUR/sem)
Winter
Kiel University (CAU) is a prestigious institution located in the city of Kiel, Germany. The university offers a comprehensive course in Dairy Science, which covers various aspects of dairy production, processing, and quality control. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through practical training at the university's state-of-the-art dairy facilities. The course curriculum also includes in-depth study of dairy microbiology, nutrition, and business management, preparing students for careers in the dairy industry. With its strong emphasis on research and practical skills, Kiel University's Dairy Science program is highly regarded in the field.
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Dairy Science at Kiel University (CAU)
IELTS: overall score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each of the four components) or
TOEFL® ITP (Paper-based test): overall score of 580 with a Test of Written English score of 5.5 or
TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test): overall score of 90 with component scores of at least 20 points or
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A or
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency English (CPE): grade B
Certificates from universities stating that English was the medium of instruction during your study programme will not be accepted as proof for your language proficiency.
A Bachelor's degree (BSc) with a grade "good" (German grading at least 2.5) or higher in agricultural science or equivalent academic and examination achievements in related disciplines with particular relevance to dairy science. The Bachelor's degree will be the basis for your application to this Master's degree programme.
Students with a Bachelor's degree in related disciplines such as Food Science or Dairy Technology must hand in proof of either 30 credit points in farm animal science or equivalent practical or academic experience in this area (such as internships, work experience, research projects) in the past five years.
What to prepare for your application to Dairy Science
Attachments you are going to be asked for
Scan of passport
CV (curriculum vitae) - max. 2 pages!
Secondary school certificate
University degree certificate
Official transcript of records listing all classes
Confirmation of the grading system applied by your university (i.e. best possible mark and lowest pass mark required for your degree to be awarded)
Proof of English language proficiency (i.e. language certificate; see also language requirements)
Proof of special achievements relevant to livestock science or dairy production (i.e. work experience, academic achievements, scholarships, etc.)
APS Certificate: applicants for China, Vietnam, Mongolia, Taiwan and
Letters of reference (not mandatory)
All provided documents must be of high-quality and in the correct order (e.g. transcript of records). All incomplete applications and unreadable copies of certificates will be rejected. Accepted applicants will later have to provide the originals for enrolment at the University of Kiel.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application portal link: https://stipendien.uni-kiel.de/dairy/
Apply via
uni_assist
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Dr Angelika Haeussermann, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Max-Eyth-Straße 6, 24118 Kiel
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
277 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,458 – 12,458 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
There are no tuition fees. This also applies to international students studying at Kiel University.An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University.
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