Financial Requirements

Please note that the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences does not offer its own scholarships for the M.Sc. Crop Protection. Admission to the programme does not include financial support. Applicants must therefore make sure that they can finance their studies either through external funding, a scholarship, or their own financial resources.

Students are strongly advised to plan their finances carefully before applying. Although there are no tuition fees for the M.Sc. Crop Protection, students must cover their living expenses, health insurance, accommodation, personal expenses and the semester contribution.

Proof of financial resources for visa purposes:
Students from outside the EU/EEA usually need to provide proof of sufficient financial resources when applying for a student visa. The required amount is currently around 11,900 € for one year. Please note that this amount may change. Always check the current requirements with the German embassy or consulate responsible for your country.
Estimated monthly living expenses:
As a general estimate, students should plan with approximately 990 € per month for accommodation, food, health insurance, study materials, phone/internet and personal expenses. Actual costs may vary depending on housing, lifestyle and individual circumstances.
Semester contribution:
In addition to monthly living expenses, all students must pay the semester contribution before the start of each semester. The amount changes slightly from semester to semester and is currently approximately 485–500 € per semester. The semester contribution is not a tuition fee. It includes administrative fees, student services, and the semester ticket.
Part-time work:
It may be possible to find a part-time job in Göttingen. However, students should not rely on part-time work as their main source of funding, especially during the first semester. Job opportunities, working hours and visa regulations may vary.

Erasmus Mundus Master Degree: PlantHealth

Applicants interested in an international double degree option in the field of plant health may also consider the Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth). The programme is offered by a European university consortium, including the University of Göttingen.

PlantHealth students study in two different countries and may obtain a double diploma. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for selected candidates. The application procedure, deadlines, admission requirements and scholarship selection are managed separately by the PlantHealth consortium.

PlantHealth programme website
PlantHealth financial support

Scholarships and external funding

Many international students finance their studies through external funding schemes. Applicants are strongly advised to search for suitable funding options as early as possible and to apply separately according to the requirements and deadlines of each scholarship provider.

Göttingen International provides general information on scholarships, funding options, part-time work and financial planning for international students at the University of Göttingen.
Scholarships and funding for international students

DAAD scholarship database:
The DAAD scholarship database provides an overview of funding opportunities for international students and researchers in Germany.
Search the DAAD scholarship database
KAAD scholarships:
The Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) offers scholarship programmes for selected international applicants, particularly from countries of the Global South and Eastern Europe.
KAAD scholarship programmes
Scholarships from your home country or government:
Applicants are also encouraged to check whether their home country, government, employer, university, foundation or an international organisation offers funding for Master’s studies abroad.