University of Göttingen
The Georg-August University was founded in 1737.more...
Universidad de Talca
Responding to a growing demand for quality education and academic excellence outside Santiago, the State created the University of Talca in 1981. more...
The new Partner, the Universidad nacional (UNA) in Heredia, Costa Rica will probably join the program in 2012. The university was founded in 1973... more...
Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) Programme in International Agribusiness and Rural Development (IARD)
The M.Sc. Program International Agribusiness and Rural Development (IARD) is jointly offered by the Georg-August University of Goettingen (Germany) and Universidad de Talca (Chile). Students spend the first and second semester at the Universidad de Talca (Chile). Some students continue their studies in Germany, other students can finish their studies in Chile. The course focus in Chile is in "International Agribusiness".
The DAAD offeres scholarships for applicants from Latinamerica and the Caribbean states.
The programme provides the student a strong preparation in the fields of:
Yet, until now scholarships are only available for Latinamerican students. Applicants from other countries have to self-finance their studies, and are requiered to dominate the Spanish language. At the moment the programme is being restructured, for further enquiries about the new scheme, please contact the programme coordinator.
You will find the key facts in the following leaflet: IARD Flyer (PDF)
Applications for this programme will be accepted until August 15, 2012.
If you are interested in the programme please read carefully through the website and if you feel convinced as well as eligible you may want to send us your application documents (consider the "information for applicants" link for further information)
Online Registration
In September 2012, the applications will be reviewed by the Academic Selection Committee of the two partner universities which is chaired by the Director of the Programme. This committee will select the candidates who will be admitted to the M.Sc. Program.
Information about the stand allone " Master in Sustainable and International Agriculture (SIA) " in Göttingen and Kassel:
The program is mainly financed by the Geman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The Agribiz-Website at the DAAD: Here
Last modified: 28.12.2011, SL
