Overview

The Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics program at University of Bonn focuses on the basic and applied management of natural resources for agricultural research and development in tropical and subtropical regions.

In the course of the degree program, students develop a holistic, interdisciplinary understanding of structure, use, interaction and management of natural resources while also becoming familiar with a systematic perspective on resource management. In addition to lectures and interactive seminars on topical questions of resource management, students are offered practical training in methods and research technologies as well as practical field experience in (sub)tropical regions.

Graduates have the ability to identify and solve challenges and problems of (sub)tropical resource management, qualifying for a variety of high-profile positions in agriculture as well as ecological research and development.

Possible lines of work:

Research and teaching, development cooperation, environmental protection, associations, non-profit organizations, agricultural and food authorities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods & tools

Ecological conditions and Climate Change

Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems
Conservation and Use of Genetic Resources

Agricultural Production Systems

Scientific Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

EEA: There are no uniform rules governing application deadlines for postgraduate degree programs.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Agriculture Environmental Sciences View 13 other Masters in Agriculture in Germany

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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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

University degree (German or non-German) in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, horticulture, agricultural economics or a related discipline
English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)

Work experience

At least two years’ professional experience in agriculture is desirable

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University of Bonn does not charge tuition. But, you must pay the social contribution per semester (323,96 EUR – Winter Semester; 323,96 EUR – Summer Semester)

Living costs

Bonn

Germany

865 - 1281 EUR / month

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