Master of Science in Dairy Science at University of Kiel

University of Kiel

Germany, Kiel

University Rank:#618

The Master of Science in Dairy Science is a Master degree offered by University of Kiel on the Kiel campus in Germany. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the Kiel campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from October 1, 2026.

About Master of Science in Dairy Science

The Master's programme "Dairy Science" focuses on the interdisciplinary aspects of on-farm milk production, dairy economics, and the processing of dairy food and products. The study programme imparts the most current scientific knowledge in dairy production, including economics, breeding, feed production, animal nutrition, animal welfare and health, milking technology, eco-efficiency, processing and quality of dairy products, and it conveys methodological skills to teach students to work scientifically and systematically. Students will strengthen their competences in the field of dairy science and acquire skills in analytical understanding of the entire dairy production process chain. The Dairy Science study programme is intended for students who hold a Bachelor's degree in agriculture or in a related field and have an interest in a consecutive, multidisciplinary qualification with focus on milk production. The programme includes relevant topics from several disciplines of the Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences such as plant production, animal science, human nutrition, and economics. The programme did replace our attractive former certificate on dairy science, now with a new structure and fresh content, it will encompass an international Master's degree. Classes will be held in English and are open for students from all over the world with an interest in dairy science.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Science in Dairy Science at University of Kiel

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (BSc) with a grade "good" (German grading at least 2.5) or higher in agricultural science or equivalent academic and examination achievements in related disciplines with particular relevance to dairy science. The Bachelor's degree will be the basis for your application to this Master's degree programme. Students with a Bachelor's degree in related disciplines such as Food Science or Dairy Technology must hand in proof of either 30 credit points in farm animal science or equivalent practical or academic experience in this area (such as internships, work experience, research projects) in the past five years.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online application portal, available at:http://www.agrar.uni-kiel.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte-schueler/studiengaenge/seiten-dairy-science/application-procedure-and-admission

Master of Science in Dairy Science at University of Kiel

University of Kiel

Germany, Kiel