All courses will be taught in English.
The lectures start around mid of October each year. iPAB starters should arrive two weeks prior to the lecture period at the latest to ensure a smooth start of studies and to join all welcome and orientation events.
The iPAB programme is a full-time and in-presence study programme!
It is designed to last for four semesters (30 credits per semester), but it can be studied up to a maximum of eight semesters.
Non-European applicants: 15 February for the following winter semester
European applicants and/or applicants with a BSc from a European university: 1 June for the following winter semester
The International Master's programme in “Integrated Plant and Animal Breeding”
Animal breeding and plant breeding are driving the development of new livestock and crop varieties that can cope with the challenges of the changing environment and the demands of consumers. Breeding research integrates areas such as quantitative and molecular genetics, biotechnology, and breeding informatics. It has close links to neighbouring fields such as animal and plant nutrition, animal health and crop protection, marketing, economics and ethics. Highly specialised experts in this field are required worldwide. Graduates of this programme will have excellent career opportunities in both academia and industry.
The two-year Master's programme requires 120 ECTS, divided into the study programme with 81 ECTS (lectures, internships, seminars), a six-week internship (9 ECTS) and the Master's thesis including colloquium (30 ECTS).
Compulsory modules:
Internship (at least six weeks): research-intensive internship in the industry or public research institutes
Elective Modules:
Master's thesis and Master's defence
PDF DownloadAn internship of six weeks is a compulsory module. This has to be completed during one semester break. Programme advisers will assist students in finding an appropriate internship. Students will carry out practical work in areas of plant, forestry, or animal breeding.
Specific knowledge of the respective area of work/research will be acquired, and social abilities like work organisation, teamwork, interdisciplinary work, and flexibility will be practised.
The fees are around 400 EUR per semester. This usually includes a prepaid semester ticket, which entitles students to use regional trains in Germany free of charge as well as buses. University of Göttingen students also receive discounts or free entry to many cultural events in the city. Meals are available at reduced prices at university canteens.
The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 850 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.
Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.
Germany scholarship: Deutschlandstipendium
Lower Saxony Scholarship: Niedersachsenstipendium
Successful applicants must have an above-average or preferably good grade in their undergraduate degree (BSc) from a programme with a duration of at least six semesters in agricultural sciences, biology or a related study field.
Please see the iPAB admission criteria.
Applicants whose native language is not English must show adequate English language skills. Adequate English language skills should be proven on the basis of the following minimum performance in an internationally accredited test or comparable qualifications:
The language test certificate should be no more than three years old at the time of application. Exempted from the requirement to provide proof of language proficiency are students whose first language is English.
IMPORTANT: A confirmation letter on English proficiency due to previous studies in English written by universities will no longer be sufficient as proof of adequate English language skills for the application phase for enrolment in 2025/26 and onwards.
Non-European applicants: 15 February for the following winter semester
European applicants and/or applicants with a BSc from a European university: 1 June for the following winter semester
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our iPAB application platform.
The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de.
Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Non-EU students are subject to special regulations.
Foreign applicants should note that it is not easy to find a job to finance their studies, as German students are also searching for jobs. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to find a job. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.
The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studierendenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible.
The Career Service of the university offers individual support for the job entry. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme.
The "Start Guides" project also offers assistance in developing and realising individual career perspectives in Germany.
If you are interested in the topic of founding a company, start-up support is offered! The university supports you with advice, funding, qualification formats and network contacts. Start-up support
The International Office provides a wide range of services for international students.
German students help newly arrived students to adapt to the university and the city during their first weeks.
An orientation week for new international students provides valuable information about Göttingen and the university.
Study Buddy Programme: part of the project Integration and Diversity at Göttingen University (InDiGU)
Foyer International: meetings and activities for all students
German courses during studies (free of charge)
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