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Free (330 EUR/sem)
Winter and Summer
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Agricultural and Food Economics at University of Bonn
TOEFL iBT 90/120
TOEFL PBT and revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test not accepted
Cambridge C1
IELTS Academic 6.5/9
German “Abitur” (if English was the first foreign language in minimum 8 years)
Not Required
A BSc degree or equivalent in study programmes linked to agricultural sciences, agribusiness management, agricultural economics, food and household economics, economics, business management, or similar, with a minimum amount of 42 ECTS in economics-related courses
5 ECTS in microeconomics and 5 ECTS in statistics
A minimum of 42 (ECTS) in economics or business management (equivalent to 1260 hours workload, including the BSc thesis if it has an economic focus), as well as:
Not Required
Required
Curriculum Vitae (in English) with photo
official letter of recommendation from your professor or employee,
Not Required
University degree (German and non-German) in a relevant discipline
English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)
Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent
A minimum of 42 ECTS credits in modules focusing on economics, incl. bachelor’s thesis
Applicants from outside Germany or another EU country must pass the aptitude test for university studies
B.Sc. certificate with an overall grade of at least 2,5 or equivalent (e.g. 'good', B+) in German or English (or certified English translation)
What to prepare for your application to Agricultural and Food Economics
Complete the application process on our application platform:
B.Sc. certificate with an overall grade of at least 2,5 or equivalent (e.g. 'good', B+) in German or English (or certified English translation)
Transcript of academic records (B.Sc.) in German or English (or certified English translation)
University entrance qualification diploma (e.g. high school diploma / Abiturzeugnis)
Curriculum Vitae (in English) with photo
Sufficient English language proficiency test result (or equivalent proof of proficiency, as listed in the application process)
Further information (facultative):
Please submit all application documents – have in mind that only certified documents are accepted – until July 15th for the recommended start in the following winter semester(February 15th is advised for applicants requiring an entry visa) or January 15th for a start in the following summer semester (September 15th is advised for applicants requiring an entry visa).
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for Agricultural and Food Economics at University of Bonn
Three steps to the right application
01. Pick a degree program
Once you have chosen an undergraduate degree program (bachelor’s degree | State Examination | Church Degree), please read the information on the requisite German language proficiency and the preparatory course for the DSH first of all. Please note the exceptions we apply to German-French and German-Italian Studies as well as to Molecular Biomedicine, Media Studies and Musicology/Sound Studies.
02. Complete the application form
Fill in the online application form.
Once you have completed and submitted the online application form, a PDF file will be generated and automatically sent to the email address that you have entered. Your letter of admission, containing the decision on your admission, will also be sent exclusively to this email address at a later stage.
03. Print the form, sign it and put it in the post
Print the application form and sign it.
Then send the printed and signed form here once the application procedure has started, enclosing the necessary documents. You will find the mailing address at the end of this page below section `Enrollment´.
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Dr. Nicolas Gerber
Institute for Food and Resource Economics (ILR)
University of Bonn
Nußallee 19
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
330 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,564 – 12,564 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
The University of Bonn is a public university, meaning that it does not charge tuition fees. However, all students must pay the so-called social contribution (semester fee) of about 330 EUR per semester. It includes among other things a student transit pass for public transport and a statutory accident insurance.
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