4 semesters
English
Free (165 EUR/sem)
Winter
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Specialization
Four Specializations Offered Analytics in Life Sciences Nutritional Physiology Food Law Bioeconomy
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Food System Sciences at University of Bayreuth
not required
not required
The admission requirement is a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in natural sciences or life sciences or social sciences or law or economics or nutrition and health sciences with a final German grade of "2.5" or better.
Above-average interdisciplinary interest, which should be briefly stated in your application letter.
Language proficiency
[ENGLISH](https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-...): Advanced English language skills (at least B2 level, based on the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages)
[GERMAN](https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-...): German language skills (A1, can be obtained during the first year of the programme)
Admission procedure
Your qualification will be evaluated in an aptitude assessment process. The decision on the admission of the students is made by a committee on the basis of the applications received (two-stage aptitude test).
What to prepare for your application to Food System Sciences
Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth
Preliminary review documentation
Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: 15 June
Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.
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Curriculum vitae
we require a current curriculum vitae without chronological gaps up to the time of your application at UBT. The cv must contain accurate and complete information about your formal education (schools and universities attended, dates of exams/final exams, degree conferral, etc.). Please do not leave gaps in your cv, even if, at times, you were not enrolled at a school or university or gainfully employed, i.e. if you were on an extended vacation or hiatus, as we are interested in the entire history of your intellectual and personal development.
Feel free to use the template of the European Union for your Curriculum Vitae.
Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
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Passport
please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
original language + certified translation in German or English*
Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 135 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "good" (2,5) or better on the German grading system
Grade conversion
original language + certified translation in German or English*
Written presentation of course-specific competences
a written justification of a maximum of 2 A4 pages for the choice of the master’s programme, in which the applicant explains the specific talents based on which he or she considers himself or herself particularly suitable for the desired programme
*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English
If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:
Degree certificate BACHELOR - with a final grade corresponding to "good" (2,5) or better on the German grading system
original language + certified translation in German or English*
you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester
Evidence of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications
e.g. vocational training, internships, stays abroad, language skills
Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
find out more - can be obtained during the first year of the programme
List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet
only required if your studies have not yet been completed
Request for disadvantage compensation
If you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.
Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)
only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies
The University of Bayreuth follows the recommendation of the German Central Office for Foreign Education which has found that 3-year bachelor's degrees from India are not formally equivalent to 3-year bachelor's degrees from Germany. Therefore, they recommend to only accept students with four years of higher education from India for German master's programmes. If you are very ambitious about our master's programme, we would recommend to wait one more year and use this time to do a Postgraduate Diploma or to successfully complete 1 year of master's studies in an accredited institution of higher education in India, ideally in a programme related to food and health sciences.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Fritz-Hornschuch-Straße 13
95326 Kulmbach
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
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per semester
Application fee
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one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
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Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.57
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