Agricultural and Food Economics (AFECO)
University of Bonn · Bonn, Germany
Application deadline
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Start in October (WiSe): The application period opens on 1 December (of the previous year) and closes on 15 July (of the same year). Early evaluations are carried out on 15 February (the recommended deadline for students requiring an entry visa for Germany). Applications submitted between 16 February and 15 July are evaluated on 15 July. Start in April (SuSe): The application period opens on 1 July (of the previous year) and closes on 15 January (of the same year). Early evaluations are carried out on 15 September (recommended deadline for students requiring an entry visa for Germany). Applications submitted after 15 September are evaluated on 15 January.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Please note that all of the requirements must be fulfilled and are strictly enforced when reviewing the applications. The requirements are: A BSc degree or equivalent in study programmes linked to agricultural sciences, agribusiness management, agricultural economics, food and household economics, economics, business management, or similar, with a minimum amount of 42 ECTS in economics-related courses 5 ECTS in microeconomics and 5 ECTS in statistics A GPA of "good", second-class upper division, B+ or equivalent…full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to University of Bonn. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- Start in October (WiSe): The application period opens on 1 December (of the previous year) and closes on 15 July (of the same year).
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €700
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
- First year, about
- €12,700
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
With an internationally focused postgraduate study programme, students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills for awareness, analysis and development of market activities along the agricultural/food value chain, from production on farms, via processing and trading, up to the consumption of food.
- How it is organised
- This is a two-year (120 ECTS) MSc programme with a thesis, organised for students with a BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Food or Household Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or Business Management or related programmes.
- Study abroad
- The AFECO programme offers students the opportunity to spend the second year of the programme abroad via its two double-degree programmes.
- Internships
- Internships are usually not required in any of the compulsory parts of the study programme, but they are encouraged.
- Part-time work
- It is possible for students to get a job as a teaching or research assistant ("Studentische Hilfskraft"), e.g. helping run experiments in practical courses of the BSc programmes.
- Degree
- Joint or double degree with a partner university.
- Support for international students
- The University of Bonn offers a range of different support programmes for international students. The Welcome Days (www.uni-bonn.de/welcomedays) before the start of every semester are an opportunity for new students…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Bonn
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