Studies
The Faculty 09 offers two consecutive degree programmes: The Bachelor of Science (BSc) and the Master of Science (MSc). Two Bachelor's and six Master's programmes are taught fully in English at Faculty 09.
New English Bachelor's Degree Programmes
B.Sc. Environmental Sciences
Understand and analyse complex environmental systems and develop sustainable solutions – with plenty of hands-on practice.
Start: Winter semester 2026/27
Application still possible!
- for applicants with a German entrance qualification: 1 September 2026
- for applicants with a non-German entrance qualification: 15 August 2026
B.Sc. Global Food Systems
Explore food at the interface of nutrition, agriculture, environment and development.
Start: Winter semester 2026/27
Application still possible!
- for applicants with a German entrance qualification: 1 September 2026
- for applicants with a non-German entrance qualification: 15 August 2026
Graphics: Till Schürmann
New English Master's Degree Programmes
M.Sc. One Health
Understand the connections between human, animal and environmental health and develop interdisciplinary solutions to global health challenges.
Start: Winter semester 2026/27
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M.Sc. Agrobioinformatics
Combine biology, agriculture and computer science to solve global challenges through data-driven research and bioinformatics.
Start: Winter semester 2025/26
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Bachelor's Degree Programmes (German)
- Agricultural Sciences (Agrarwissenschaften)
- Nutritional Sciences (Ernährungswissenschaften)
- Crop Biomass and Bioresources (Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen)
- Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics (Ökotrophologie)
- Environment and Global Change (Umwelt und globaler Wandel)
International Bachelor's Degree Programmes (English)
(starting WS 2026/27)
International Master's Degree Programmes (English)
- Agrobioinformatics
- Agrobiotechnology
- Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources
- One Health (starting WS 2026/27)
- Sustainable Transition
- Transition Management
In October 2021 we started our first fully digital Master's degree programme Sustainable Transition.
Master's Degree Prorgammes in the field of Agriculture and Environment (German)
- Agricultural and Resource Economics (Agrar- und Ressourcenökonomie)
- Crop Science (Nutzpflanzenwissenschaften)
- Information Technology in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Informationstechnologie in den Agrar- und Umweltwissenschaften) (is expected to be discontinued in the winter semester 2026/27)
- Livestock Sciences (Nutztierwissenschaften)
- Environmental Sciences (Umweltwissenschaften)
Master's Degree Progammes in the field Home Economics and Nutritional Sciences/ Nutritional Sciences (German)
- Nutritional Sciences (Ernährungswissenschaften)
- Sustainable Food Economics (Nachhaltige Ernährungswirtschaft)
- Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics / Ecotrophology (Ökotrophologie)
Cooperation Master's Degree Programmes (German)
JLU Giessen offers three Master degree programmes in cooperation with Geisenheim University:
- Beverage Technology (Getränketechnologie)
- Wine Economics (Weinwirtschaft)