Global Food Systems University of Giessen
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Gießen
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Husbandry
- Nutritional Science
- Development Co-operation
Annotation
The degree programme combines environmental and social sciences and economics to qualify students for careers in the field of global food security, sustainable agriculture and international development cooperation. It explores food systems at macro, meso and micro levels – from global supply chains and climate impacts to governance structures and local production systems.
Information and courses for prospective students can be found at /www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/studienorientierung
Admission requirements
Proof of language proficiency (English C1) is required.
A language certificate (German) for applicants without a German higher education entrance qualification is required.
Lecture period
Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For Continuing Education Masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
For Continuing 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
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
as per acceptance letter
Languages of instruction
Main language
English