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Universität Hohenheim
Master English Social Sciences

Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation)

Master

About the Program

Shape the transformation for a sustainable future Would you like to support the implementation of innovative solutions for a sustainable future? The agricultural and food sector is facing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and digitalisation. Simultaneously, there is a pressing need to attain sustainability objectives such as the 2°C target and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This necessitates specialists who understand this transformation, think strategically and with foresight, and can facilitate dialogue among different social stakeholders with conflicting goals. The Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences trains students to do just that. Objectives This major of the Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences provides students with the skills to shape and accompany these societal transformation processes at various levels. Graduates will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish the following: Understand sustainability challenges from a systems perspective Become familiar with the latest theories for understanding social and institutional change processes Manage and organise transformation processes Recognise different perspectives and values and mediate between them Occupational fields Graduates will be able to work with a variety of partners from different backgrounds and support complex transformation processes at different levels. Typical employers are private companies, public institutions, non-governmental organisations, and projects that want to further develop existing structures, working methods, products, markets, and the like at home or abroad, especially in the field of food production. They do this through intensive measures taken towards sustainability. The following career paths will be open to you: Sustainability management in companies and organisations Activities in non-governmental organisations, associations, and/or international organisations that are active in the environmental sector Ministries, environmental, and agricultural authorities Specialist journalism and public relations work Scientific work in public research institutions in the agricultural and environmental sector The Master’s programme also qualifies students for a doctorate.

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

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

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

Agricultural Science

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation) at Universität Hohenheim

Is Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation) at Universität Hohenheim taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation) 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 Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation) at Universität Hohenheim? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation)? ▼

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 Universität Hohenheim — 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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