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Transition Management University of Giessen

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Gießen

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Agricultural Science
  • Nature Conservation, Environmental Protection

Target group

Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree course in Environmental, Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences as well as in Law, Social Sciences or Political Sciences.

Annotation

The degree course explores the significant economic and political upheavals that we are witnessing worldwide in many transition and emerging nations. These societies are making the transition from a state-controlled economy to a market economy, from autocracy to democracy. The transition nations include the successor states of the former Soviet Union, the countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, and transition economies in Asia such as China and Vietnam. The programme also offers relevant insights into the emerging nations of Latin America and Africa.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Area of study

Partner institution: Universität Kazan in Russian Federation (International degree: )

Admission requirements

The admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor’s academic degree with a minimum grade of 2.6. Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental, Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences as well as in Law, Social Sciences or Political Sciences are considered relevant. The Examination Board may recognise other courses as equivalent in the context of the application and admission procedure after a case-by-case examination.

Proof of language proficiency (English C1) 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)

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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