Msc.Tropical Farming Systems (Double Degree)
This programme is offered in a double degree form. The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (CZU, Czech Republic) and the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Hohenheim (UHOH, Germany) offer the unique opportunity for students to simultaneously receive two master's degrees in the area of „Agricultural Sciences and Farming Systems in the Tropics and Subtropics“ in only 2 years. The main objective of the Double Degree programme is to enable students to profit from the different backgrounds of teaching and research of the partner universities in the area of tropical agriculture. In addition to the existing single-degree programmes, the double degree shall offer an additional benefit for the students through:
an increased selection of modules offered on tropical agriculture, the acquirement of soft skills in different teaching environments as well as cultural backgrounds, performing scientific work under the supervision of two academics from two different universities.
Graduate profile
Graduates are highly competitive in the international job market and find career opportunities in: International and national development organizations Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Consultancies, universities, private enterprises International institutions International and national agricultural research centres
The program also provides students with excellent qualifications to commence doctoral research and to pursue an academic career.
Application
Applications with VISA start | 1st September 2024 |
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Applications with VISA end | 15th December 2024 |
Applications without VISA end | 16th December 2024 |
Applications without VISA end | 31st March 2025 |
Start of study: | 29th September 2025 |
Admission requirements
Admission procedure: 1. Selection of applicants based on submitted documents (annotation (in English) of the Bachelor thesis (or similar written output), the results of previously completed studies (or at least results of the last finished year; in the form of a statement of results) and the experience and prerequisites for the study contained in the CV and the letter of motivation). Part of the 1st round is the Scio GAP online test in English focused on a general overview of the applicant - organized in cooperation with the Scio company.
- Interview in English focused on the professional subject area according to the selected field of study.
Required documents: Successfully completed Bachelor (undergraduate) education, the certificate of which (either the original or its verified copy) will be required from the candidates when enrolling in their study, annotation of the Bachelor thesis (or similar written output), CV and a letter of motivation
Details will be updated here: https://www.ftz.czu.cz/en/r-9420-study/r-10784-study-applicants/r-12063-masters-degree-programmes-information-about-admission-procedure
Contact
Degree level | master post bachelor |
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Study duration | 2 years |
Language | English |
Place | Prague |
School fees | € 2400 per year 1 |
1 € 2400 for non-EU and € 500 for EU applicants The tuition fee is due by the time the student enrolls. In case the student does not enrol, the non-refundable part of the fee is 8 000 CZK. For more details contact: admission_ftz@ftz.czu.cz.