Sustainable Nutritional Economics 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
- Nutritional Science
- Economic Sciences, Economics
Target group
Bachelor's graduates in Nutritional Sciences, Ecotrophology or graduates of a Bachelor's degree course with a specialisation profile that constitutes a basis for commencing the Master's degree course. Decisions are made by the Examination Committee.
Annotation
The degree course teaches students the knowledge and skills needed for the design of sustainable food production. Through a practical and scientifically grounded approach, students are familiarised with concepts and methods of ecological and sustainable management in the food industry.
Admission requirements
The admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor’s degree, for example
- Ecotrophology
- Nutritional Sciences
- Agriculture
- Business and Social Sciences
You can find an overview of all recognised Bachelor’s degrees here: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/studienangebot/master/newi
Applicants with other Bachelor’s degrees are also welcome – in these cases, the Examination Committee will assess on an individual basis whether the subject-related requirements for admission are met.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2026: For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten
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
Expired
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
Expired
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
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
as per letter of acceptance
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
