Ecotrophology University of Giessen
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Gießen
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Gender Studies
- Home Economics
- Sustainability Sciences (Economic)
Focus
Domestic and Service Sciences, Supply Management
Target group
Graduates of relevant Bachelor's degree courses (Ecotrophology, Nutritional Sciences) or degree courses with a specialisation profile constituting a basis for embarking on the Master's degree course. Decisions are made by the Examination Committee.
Annotation
Two study profiles can be selected:
- Household and Service Sciences dealing with households and family life forms (such as quality of life and old age care for different household and family constellations)
- Supply Management, which includes functions required to run a utility (such as human resources and product management, financing and investment, controlling, quality management)
Admission requirements
Admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor's degree. At present, the following Bachelor's degrees are deemed to be relevant:
- Catering and Hospitality Services
- Ecotrophology
- Nutrition and Supply Management
- Nutritional management and Dietetics
- Nutrition Science
The examination board may recognise other study programs as equivalent in the context of the application and admission procedure after a case-by-case examination.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Information: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026
as per letter of acceptance
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German



