International PhD Programme in Agricultural Science at the University of Göttingen (Germany)
Submit Application To
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften
Frau Brigitta Lunderstädt
Büsgenweg 5
37077 Göttingen
Germany
University of Göttingen:
IPAG – International PhD Programme in Agricultural Science
Degree
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor scientiarium agrarium (Dr sc agr)
The working language is English
No deadline. Admission at any time
The PhD programme begins any time throughout the year.
Programme Duration: Six semesters (three years)
Description of Content
The International PhD Programme in Agricultural Science (IPAG) is designed to provide PhD candidates with specialised professional training in one of the following six majors:
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Agronomy, Animal Production, Management of Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Tropical and International Agriculture.
The PhD programme emphasises independent research on the part of the participants. The graduate programme includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, and methods courses. In addition, IPAG provides training in oral and written communication skills, including scientific writing and publishing, elective courses, and participation in international conferences or workshops. IPAG also emphasises soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and moderation techniques. The study adviser provides any necessary assistance with regard to courses and logistic matters.
At the end of the PhD programme, a doctoral thesis can be submitted either in a traditional format or as a collection of scientific publications: the latter must have been published in internationally recognised journals and must be supplemented with a general introduction and a discussion of the results.
The degree PhD or, alternatively, Dr sc agr will be awarded after the successful defence of the doctoral thesis and its subsequent publication.
No tuition fees are charged for the PhD programmes at Georg August University.
Enrolment Fees
The enrolment fees are approx. 200 EUR per semester. The fee includes a pre-paid semester ticket which entitles students to use local trains within the federal states of Lower Saxony and Bremen free of charge.
Costs of Living
The cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to most university cities in Germany. Approx. 650-700 EUR per month are currently required (for accommodation, food, health insurance, books, etc.).
Job Opportunities
Services on different levels of the university support students in finding jobs in industry. Assistance is provided in finding employment as a student assistant within the university.
Required Entry Qualification Profile (read more)
Language Requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to submit proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL: computer-based at least 210 points, paper-based at least 550 points; IELTS: band 7; or official test scores of the Graduate Record Examination General Test). Proven higher education in English or a reasonably long stay in an English-speaking country may also be accepted. Language courses are also provided by the programme to enable participants to achieve the necessary requirements.
Academic requirements
Outstanding Master of Science (MSc) degree or its equivalent in agriculture, biology, geography or related fields; official academic transcripts, academic diplomas, two reference letters, research proposal
Where to Apply
directly at the university
No application deadline
Contact
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften
Grete Thinggaard ter Meulen
Büsgenweg 5
37077 Göttingen
Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-39 33 98
gthingg@uni-goettingen.de
www.uni-goettingen.de/de/103826.html
or
Brigitta Lunderstädt
ipag@uni-goettingen.de
Submit Application To
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften
Frau Brigitta Lunderstädt
Büsgenweg 5
37077 Göttingen
Germany
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