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Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Master German Law & Economics

Nachhaltige ErnährungswirtschaftSustainable Food Economy

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Sustainable Food Economy (Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft) focuses on balancing economic growth, social justice, sustainability, and environmental protection in the food industry. The program addresses key questions such as creating fair working conditions and fair pay for people in food production, establishing transparent and equitable trade relationships throughout the food chain, and ensuring food security while protecting natural resources and the environment. The program provides knowledge and skills for designing sustainable food production systems. Students learn concepts and methods of ecological and sustainable management in the food economy through a practice-oriented and scientifically sound approach. Key content areas include sustainable food systems, sustainability management, sustainable business management and communication, market theory, agricultural and food policy, organic farming, quality management, supply and consumption, and transformation and organization.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Sustainability Management Corporate Communication Sustainable Business Management Quality Management Organic Farming Sustainable Food Systems Market Theory Agricultural and Food Policy Supply and Consumption Transformation and Organization Applied Econometrics International Agricultural and Food Policy Sustainability Reporting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Is Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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