Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (Master´s)

International Master’s Program in Organic Agriculture

The Organic Agriculture and Food Systems  program is perfect for you if you are passionate about sustainable, ecological, and ethical food production, including the cultivation, processing, and quality assurance of food. You will have the flexibility to tailor your studies and gain either a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary understanding of organic agriculture. As the organic sector continues to grow globally, employers are increasingly looking for experts in the field of organic farming.

You can choose to complete the program as a Single Degree at Hohenheim or pursue a Double Degree with a second year spent abroad at one of three partner universities.

What sets us apart

  • Option to study either as a Single Degree or as a full Double Degree from the University of Hohenheim and one of three partner universities in Austria, Poland, or France.
  • Close cooperation with the Center for Organic Farming.
  • Ideal pathway for international careers in organic agriculture.
  • Extensive practical industry connections.

The Organic Agriculture & Food Systems Master program M.Sc.

More information about the study program

Center for Organic Farming Master's Modules

Center for Organic Farming Master's Modules

The Master's program in Organic Agriculture and Food Systems includes eight compulsory modules that cover the key elements of the organic food chain, including agronomic, economic and sociological aspects. Below you can find a list of compulsory and elective modules.

Compulsory modules for Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (elective modules for all other programs at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences):


Elective Modules for Organic Agriculture and Food Systems:

At a glance

Student counselling

Center for Organic Farming, University of Hohenheim (309)
Dr. Sabine Zikeli
Fruwirthstr. 14-16
70599 Stuttgart
Tel. +49 711 459 23248
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