Doctoral study program in Agricultural Sciences
Researching for the Future
Doctoral study program in Agricultural Sciences
Researching for the Future
In the doctoral study program, an advisory team from several areas assists the doctoral candidates throughout their entire doctorate. To expand their subject expertise and interdisciplinary skills, the doctoral candidates complete 3 modules and take part in seminars and conferences.
- Participation in one of 9 research training groups
- Intensive and individual advising from the advisory team
- Reasons to Choose Hohenheim
| Degree Dr.sc.agr. |
3 years at least 18 credits |
Language German | English |
University places unlimited |
Location Stuttgart |
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In the first three years of their doctorate, students must attend and pass 3 modules. This are set up for all doctoral candidates regardless of their year and serve to further qualify the candidates in terms of theory, methods, and subject-area knowledge.
The University of Hohenheim offers research training groups with various topical focuses. Here, students can attend interdisciplinary seminars and network with other doctoral candidates.
- Soil Resources and Landscape Ecology
- Plant Production Systems, Plant Nutrition, and Quality Assurance
- Plant Breeding, Plant Protection, and Biotechnology
- Animal Sciences and Biotechnology
- Agricultural and Environmental Technology
- Business, Economics and Social Sciences in Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences
- Tropical Agricultural, Nutritional, and Resource Sciences
- Global Food Security
- Water for Life
The research training groups “Global Food Security” and “Water for Life” can only be chosen if the dissertation is being written in English.
Besides the set modules and seminars, during their doctorate the students must attend at least one national or international conference. They must present the results of their doctorates as a poster or lecture.
You can find more details in the study and examination regulations.
More information about the individual modules can be found in the module catalog.
The goal of the doctoral study program is to support students on their path to obtaining a doctorate in Agricultural Sciences. This means:
- that a team will assist you in reaching your goal in a timely manner
- that you will obtain methodological, subject-area, and interdisciplinary expertise and skills in the accompanying modules
- that you will expand your scientific qualifications with participation in seminars and conferences
- that you will be integrated in research and teaching operations
- that you will work on topics that are not just relevant for science, as your work will also contribute to solving global social problems
The professions are just as varied as the topics in which doctoral work can be done. They also depend on the previous Master’s program.
Work after a doctorate is usually done in the following areas:
- Academia
- Research
- Development
Potential employers are, for example:
- Universities and other research and teaching institutions
- Companies in the area of agriculture, horticulture, environment, or energy technology as well as water management
- Companies in the supplier sector, in processing and in trade
- Government agencies dealing with agriculture and the environment
- Service providers
- Development organizations
- Hohenheim is a university with a long tradition.
- You will receive personal attention and are able to choose from a broad range of courses.
- Research and teaching are marked by internationality, innovation, interdisciplinarity, and sustainability.
- You can use the UniNow app as support for mobility during your studies, so you will be able to do research and study at any time.
- The University is located in an economically strong region, which is ideally suited for internships and has many job opportunities.
- The campus infrastructure offers short distances between lecture halls, canteen, libraries and sport facilities.
- You will experience a truly unique university atmosphere enriched by the Baroque palace and the historic gardens and parks.
- Being so close to Stuttgart also gives you the opportunity to experience the vibrant city life.
| Application deadlines | |
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| 1st subject-related semester | - |
Higher subject-related semesters | - |
| Requirements | |
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| Formal requirements | Acceptance as a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences |
| Specific skills | We expect good English language skills and the willingness to obtain additional methodological and professional qualifications. |
| Language skills | Proof of German language skills (e.g. Test-DaF 4) resp. Proof of English language skills (e.g. 90 ibt from 2015) depending on the language of the thesis (for prospective international students) |
| Pre-study internship | no |
| Selection procedure | |
|---|---|
| Selection criteria | - |
| Selection interview | - |