Master's Food Systems University of Hohenheim

Knowledge and Innovation Community EIT Food

Courses are held in English.

This Master’s programme allows for a unique integration of different aspects of the food system. During the studies at three separate European academic institutions, the students will acquire in-depth knowledge of the whole food system, supported by individual skills in its main subsections. By means of a strong integration of entrepreneurial elements and mentored project work with industry partners from the EIT Food consortium and beyond, the students will also develop practical skills that optimally match the employability criteria of businesses spanning from start-ups to large multinationals.

Non-EU applicants: 30 March
German and EU applicants: 25 June

EIT Food collects a participation fee of 9,000 EUR for EU students and 18,000 EUR for non-EU students per academic year. The fee covers tuition fees for participating universities, mandatory travel during a semester (e.g. for off-site modules) and participation in KIC added-value modules and activities (e.g. Summer School, Graduate Conference). A limited number of participation fee waivers are offered by EIT Food to top talents.

For further information on this degree programme, we invite you to attend our Master's info event (online via zoom): https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/masters-informational-events.

Together with all students in the international cohort, you will start the programme with an overarching module called "Introduction to the Food System", which is taught as an online course. In your first semester in Hohenheim, you will basically focus on primary production principles as well as conversion and processing to value added ingredients and innovative food products. The "Food Product Development" module provides an introduction to food innovation and realisation from ideation to implementation. This is complemented by two elective courses from the fields of food science or agricultural technology.

The second and third semester will each comprise an overarching module ("Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Food System” in the second semester and “Emerging Technologies Business Case Study” in the third semester) as well as the modules offered by the respective host universities specified for your path. The final semester is entirely dedicated to the Master’s thesis.

Owing to the strong integration of entrepreneurial elements and mentored project work with industry partners from the EIT Food consortium and beyond, the students have the opportunity to prepare the practical part of the Master’s thesis in cooperation with an industry partner.

The second and the third semester are each accomplished at different partner universities. The Master's programme is offered by the University of Hohenheim in cooperation with Università degli Studi di Torino, University of Warsaw, Aarhus University and Lund University.

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EIT Food collects a participation fee of 9,000 EUR for EU students and 18,000 EUR for non-EU students per academic year. The fee covers tuition fees for participating universities, mandatory travel during a semester (e.g. for off-site modules) and participation in KIC added-value modules and activities (e.g. Summer School, Graduate Conference). A limited number of participation fee waivers are offered by EIT Food to top talents.

Universities in Baden-Württemberg require their students to pay a semester contribution towards the administration costs, for student services and for the Student Parliament. Student services provide many benefits, such as discounted tickets for public transportation. The semester contribution amounts to approx. 175 EUR per semester.

Baden-Württemberg has the highest standard of living in Germany. The downside is that living costs are slightly above the German average. However, the cost of living can vary enormously depending on your personal lifestyle and where you live. It is generally more expensive to live in a bigger city like Stuttgart, where the University of Hohenheim is located. As a rule of thumb, 950 EUR to 1,000 EUR per month should be enough. The largest monthly expense is usually for rent – accounting for a third of the total cost of living for most students. These costs can be cut substantially by sharing a flat or living in a dorm. A typical example for monthly expenses could look like this:

• Rent: 350 EUR to 400 EUR
• Health insurance: approx. 85 EUR
• Public transport: approx. 30 EUR to 50 EUR
• Study materials: 100 EUR
• Food and drink: 100 EUR to 150 EUR
• Leisure and hobbies: 50 EUR to 100 EUR

Bachelor's degree (or higher)
A prior degree from one of the following fields is required:

• Agrarian Science
• Agrarian Biology
• Biology
• Food Science
• Chemistry
• Food Chemistry
• Food Security
• Nutritional Science

The eligibility of additional degrees will be considered by the admission committee.

Please note that you will need to pass an entrepreneurship test as well as a selection interview during the application process.

English
A language level of B2 CEFR is required. The following options are accepted by default as documentation of B2 language level at University of Hohenheim:

• TOEFL internet-based (at least 90 points)
• IELTS at least 6.5 (at least 5.5 in written prod., oral prod., listening comp. and reading comp.)
• UNIcert II (at least “good”)

or

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree from a programme in which English was the medium of instruction – the programme should be from a recognised institution from one of the following countries:
  • all countries within the EU, UK or Switzerland
  • Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA
  • Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Belize, Guyana

Eligibility of other forms of proof for a B2 level of English will be considered by the admission committee on case-by-case basis.

Non-EU applicants: 30 March
German and EU applicants: 25 June

EIT Food offers various scholarships to top talent based on a combination of academic skills (such as past performance, quality of previous education and university), professional background and affinity with innovation and entrepreneurship.

Student residences on campus

At the University of Hohenheim, several student residence halls are located on campus. They are managed by Student Services Tübingen-Hohenheim. There is a high demand for these rooms, which is why usually only a small number of applications will be successful.

International (non-EU) students have a much more difficult time than Germans in finding private accommodation at the start of their studies when they are searching from their home countries. Therefore, the university provides a quota of rooms for international students. This enables almost all new international students to have a room in a residence hall. To be able to offer this special assistance at the start of studies, the rental duration for these rooms is limited to two years for Master's students.

After this period, the house-hunting assistance offers support in finding a room on the private market.

The oldest university in Stuttgart, the University of Hohenheim, is unique in its strong specialisation.

Founded in 1818 after devastating famines, the University of Hohenheim is not only engaged in intensive basic research but has traditionally also been committed to developing innovative solutions for some of society's pressing problems. To do so, the University of Hohenheim engages in a combination of scientific disciplines that is unique among German universities.

Strong in research and exceptionally well-connected

Today, the University of Hohenheim is the leading university in agricultural research and food sciences as well as strong and unparalleled in natural, social, business, economic, and communication sciences. The combination makes it possible to find solutions for many global challenges. This is why the university puts great importance on maintaining an international network with numerous strong partners.

Award-winning range of degree programmes

The degree programmes at the University of Hohenheim are innovative and adventuresome. The “Mobile Teaching” and “Humboldt Reloaded” pilot projects, promoting research-oriented studies, have been given the Ars Legendi Prize for excellence in teaching and other awards.

Specialisation Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy is a joint specialisation of research and teaching in all subjects. This specialisation addresses the economics of the future, with new products and new production processes, involving raw material from plants, animals, or microorganisms.

The green campus of short distances

The "green campus" of the University of Hohenheim is a concept that pertains not only to the content of its innovative programmes but also to the lush green environment on its campus. The green campus, with its short distances all around the Hohenheim Palace, is known as the most beautiful campus in the state. The university members value its personal atmosphere as well as the way that the campus facilitates a close proximity to colleagues.

The University of Hohenheim is located in Stuttgart, the capital of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Why is Baden-Württemberg such a popular place to live and work? Probably because it has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the entire country. Where there's a strong economy, there is also a strong education system.

If you ask someone abroad "What is Stuttgart famous for?", the answer is invariably, "Porsche, Mercedes and Bosch!" All these premium global players and many more have production sites in Stuttgart or in the region. As a result, they contribute to Baden-Württemberg's excellent reputation as one of the economic powerhouses of Europe.

Within Germany, Baden-Württemberg is at the forefront of the country's energy policy turnaround. The development and expansion of a sustainable energy economy is a top priority in the south-west.

What should we be famous for?

Many things that make Stuttgart and the region special are not known abroad. Because you will stay here for a semester or two, you should know more about it:

• The Swabians are proud of the Swabian cuisine: Maultaschen (filled pasta), Spätzle (egg noodles) and Schnitzel. You will definitively love the Swabian specialities, including the famous German beer and the wines of Württemberg.
• Stuttgart is also famous for the "Cannstatter Wasen". This is the second biggest beer festival in Germany after Oktoberfest. It attracts more than four million visitors every year. The first Wasen was celebrated in honour of the foundation of the University of Hohenheim 200 years ago!
• Or maybe the region should be famous for the fact that the sun shines more often and for more hours here in the south-west than anywhere else in Germany. Additionally, the low crime rate means that Baden-Württemberg is one of the safest German federal states. As you might expect, it thus tops the scale of life expectancy and quality of life. 
• We are proud of the diversity in our city! People from all over the world are living in Stuttgart. Stuttgart is an example for combining cosmopolitanism and successful integration. No other city in Germany has a higher proportion of international citizens. We are convinced that it is this diversity that makes us strong!