Organic Farming & Marketing
To address the challenges of our time, such as the finite nature of natural resources and global food security, we need an agriculture that equally considers climate, environmental, and animal protection. In the Bachelor's degree programme "Organic Farming and Marketing," we train specialists who possess skills in agricultural production and beyond.
Produce and market high-quality food!
The programme teaches how to design sustainable animal and plant production. Students learn to produce high-quality food and market it effectively while conserving natural resources. You will develop the ability to solve practical problems independently and as part of a team, even in dynamic and complex environments. The degree programme offers excellent conditions with a strong practical focus and opportunities to actively build contacts with potential employers in the organic agriculture and food sector.
The programme is offered both as a Bachelor's degree and as a dual Bachelor's degree. The dual or training-integrated programme combines theoretical knowledge transfer and practice-oriented project work at the university with practical application on training farms in a mutually beneficial way. "Dual" means that agricultural vocational training and the Bachelor's degree in Organic Farming and Marketing take place alternately.
Organic Farming & Marketing
Organic Farming & Marketing
Organic Farming & Marketing
Organic Farming & Marketing
Organic Farming & Marketing
Organic Farming & Marketing
As part of their studies in Organic Agriculture and Marketing, HNEE students gain practical experience in the module “Project Study Partner Organic Farm” on the partner farm run by the Erz family in Alt Tucheband, Rathstock district.
Dates and Events
Guided tour of the city and forest campus
University Information Day 2026
Career prospects
Organic farming is now an integral part of agricultural and food systems—these sectors can no longer be imagined without it. As the entire sector continues to grow, so do the fields of employment. The demand for professionals with a new understanding of management and values is high. In short: you are needed.
Job profiles/prospects
Upon completing your studies, you will be equipped to act in a demand-oriented way within the organic agriculture and food industry, guided by the principles of sustainability. This practice-oriented degree qualifies you for roles across all stages of the agricultural value chain. Career prospects include positions in agricultural and food businesses, trade, associations, and organisations such as advocacy groups, consultancies, public administration, politics, and certification bodies.
The practical semester helped me to find my direction early on, plan my professional career, and establish valuable contacts. I did my internship at Demeter e.V. in the press and public relations department. Today, I’m a team leader in the processing department at Demeter.
Silke Runge-Jelich
Demeter e.V., graduate, course of studies in organic agriculture and marketing
I want to apply...
Application period
Summer semester:
for higher semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester:
for the first semester: 1.6. to 31.8.
for higher semester. 1.6. to 15.7.
First, please register on the Hochschulstart application portal to obtain your identification numbers (applicant ID and BAN), which are required for your application.
Next, submit your application via the HNEE portal at → https://bewerbung.hnee.de, where you will create an applicant account. You will receive a confirmation email from us containing your username and password. You may then log in to enter the required information and upload your documents.
After submitting your application online, you’ll be able to view a summary of your information by clicking the “Print” button. We recommend saving or printing this summary and reviewing it carefully to ensure all details are correct. If you notice any errors after submission, please get in touch with us e-mail at studieren(at)hnee.de before the application deadline.
You can track the status of your application both on the Hochschulstart portal and the HNEE application portal. Your status on Hochschulstart will remain “received” and will only change to “valid” shortly before the ranking lists are created.
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), or
- Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or
- A first higher education degree qualifying for a profession, or
- A recognised professional qualification in accordance with §10(2), points 6 to 11 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (as amended on 28 April 2014), e.g. Master craftsperson (Meister) or certified business administrator (Fachwirt)
For the degree programme Organic Agriculture and Marketing, credit may be awarded for vocationally acquired competences—for example, from formal training in the professions of farmer, gardener, or animal farmer, as well as agricultural master craftsperson training or biodynamic agriculture apprenticeships. - We strongly recommend completing a multi-week internship on an organically managed farm before starting your studies. Based on experience, a pre-study internship is especially beneficial for applicants without prior hands-on experience in agriculture.
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), or
- Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or
- A first higher education degree qualifying for a profession, or
- A recognised vocational qualification in accordance with §10(2), points 6 to 11 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (as amended on 28 April 2014), e.g. Master craftsperson (Meister*in) or certified business administrator (Fachwirt*in)
- For applicants to the dual study programme: A copy of the vocational training contract for agricultural training (Landwirt*in)
- Optional (if already completed): Proof of a relevant internship, Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ), or vocational training of at least six months—for example, in farming or gardening.
When applying for the dual study programme, the same application documents must be submitted, and the application must clearly indicate that it is for the dual study track.
Application period
Summer semester:
for higher semester: 1.11. to 1.12. from a non-EU country or an EU/EEA country
Winter semester:
for the first semester: 1.4. to 15.7. from a non-EU country or an EU/EEA country
for higher semester: 1.4. to 15.7. from a non-EU country or an EU/EEA country
Please apply early if you need to apply for a visa for your studies. The processing times are sometimes very long.
Please first register on the Hochschulstart application portal to obtain the identification numbers required for your application (applicant ID and BAN). If you obtained your school-leaving qualification outside Germany, you must not apply directly to our university, regardless of your citizenship. Instead, please apply via the uni-assist e.V. application portal. Uni-assist is a central service provider that conducts a preliminary review of international applications on behalf of many German universities. Detailed information about the application process can be found on the uni-assist website, including country-specific guidance.
If your application is complete and meets the formal admission requirements, uni-assist will forward it to our university. Once your application has been imported into the HNEE application system, you will receive an email with login details for the HNEE application portal, allowing you to track the status of your application.
- A higher education entrance qualification obtained abroad that is recognised as equivalent to a German university entrance qualification
- Optional (for EU citizens and if already completed): Proof of a relevant internship, Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ), or vocational training of at least six months—for example, in farming (Landwirtin), animal farming (Tierwirtin), or a related field
- Other relevant documentation, such as:
– Certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) for applicants from China, India, Mongolia, or Vietnam
– Proof of having passed a university entrance examination
Applicants with an international educational background must also demonstrate German language proficiency at C1 level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
You can check whether you meet the admission requirements on the uni-assist website
- Assessment test M-course
- For the degree programme “Organic Agriculture and Marketing”, credit may be awarded for vocationally acquired competences—for example, from training as a farmer, gardener, or animal farmer, as well as agricultural master-level training or biodynamic agricultural apprenticeships.
- We recommend completing a multi-week internship on an organically managed farm before beginning your studies. Based on experience, a pre-study internship is particularly beneficial for applicants without prior practical experience in agriculture.
The following application documents must be uploaded exclusively via the uni-assist application portal. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and additional documents may be requested.
- Copy of the higher education entrance qualification in the original language
- Depending on the type of qualification and country of origin, the higher education entrance qualification may include the following documents (see uni-assist country information):
- school-leaving certificates with a transcript of grades
- academic records from one to two years of study
- other certificates relevant to the higher education entrance qualification (e.g. certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre for applicants from China, India, Mongolia, or Vietnam; proof of having passed a university entrance examination)
- German language certificate at level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR)
- If you are applying for the dual study programme, please include a copy of your vocational training contract for agricultural training (Landwirt*in).
Foreign certificates must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.
When applying for the dual study programme, the same documents must be submitted, and the application must clearly indicate that it is for the dual study track.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.11. to 1.12.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a secondary auditor (Nebenhörer*in), you may only apply for modules offered in the respective semester. An overview of the available modules can be found here. Please note that the modules offered, including their schedules and content, are subject to change.
Students who are already enrolled at another university as main (degree-seeking) students may be admitted to Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) as secondary auditors (Nebenhörer*innen), subject to available capacity. Admission requires that simultaneous enrolment at both institutions (parallel studies) is feasible and that the selected module constitutes a meaningful supplement to the student’s primary programme of study.
Secondary auditors are not members of HNEE. They may participate in examinations with the approval of the respective examiners and in accordance with the applicable examination regulations. The scope of examinations taken may not lead to the award of a degree. There is no legal entitlement to participate in examinations. Further provisions are set out in the current matriculation regulations of HNEE.
Formal applications must be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre.
There is a fee for secondary auditoring. The amount of the fee is determined by the current fee schedules of HNEE, the AStA, and the Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg.
When applying for the dual study programme, the same documents must be submitted, and the application must be clearly marked as a dual study application.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.11. to 1.12.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a guest student, you can only apply for modules in the corresponding semester. You can find an overview of the respective offers here. Please note that the modules offered, their dates and contents may be subject to change.
As a rule, applications for guest auditor status must be submitted to the Student Service Centre prior to the start of the courses (Guest auditor application).
Persons who are not enrolled as guest auditors may be admitted to courses of up to 8 semester weeks within the scope of available training capacity, even without proof of a university entrance qualification.
Guest auditor status is generally subject to a fee. No fees are charged to enrolled students. Guest auditor status is free of charge for interested persons with a refugee background.
Participation in courses within the relevant teaching areas will be confirmed in writing. Participation in examinations is excluded.
Formal applications are to be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre during the application period.
When applying for the dual study programme, the same documents must be submitted, and the application must be clearly marked as a dual study application.
We are happy to welcome you to an → exchange programme at HNEE.
FAQ on application and admission
No, there are no separate application deadlines for applicants who obtained their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife before the current year. The current application deadlines can be found under the Application section for each degree programme.
No, there is no NC. The Organic Farming & Marketing programme is open to all applicants.
If the number of applications is expected to exceed the number of available study places, the degree programme will be subject to admission restrictions (Numerus Clausus).
No, you may only apply for one degree programme at our university. We encourage you to consult with us early on to determine which programme is the best fit for you. Please contact us via E-mail to arrange an appointment. Consultations are available by phone, online, or in person.
If your Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) consists of a school-based and a practical part, you can only apply once both parts have been completed. For example, if the practical part ends after the application deadline, you will have to apply in the following year.
For applications to a master’s degree programme, we require a transcript from your university showing at least 150 ECTS credits, your current grade point average, and the expected date of graduation.
You have the option to apply for a study place at our university even without an Abitur. For this, you need a secondary school leaving certificate (Sekundarstufe I, e.g., Realschule), a relevant vocational qualification, and two years of professional experience, or a master craftsman’s certificate (Meister) or certified business administrator (Fachwirt) in any field.
Admission, rejection, or exclusion notices are made available in the online application portal. At the same time, a notification is sent to the email address registered in your applicant account.
For restricted-admission degree programmes, the notices are usually sent out two to four weeks after the application deadline for the respective programme.
Please note for degree programmes participating in the Dialogue-Oriented Service Procedure (DoSV):
If you are applying for a degree programme that takes part in the DoSV via Hochschulstart, you must first accept your offer of admission on the → Hochschulstart portal. Only after you have actively accepted the offer can HNE Eberswalde issue your official letter of admission.
If you do not meet the formal admission requirements, uni-assist will contact you during the application period to request any missing documents. You will receive an update on the status of your application within four weeks.
Contacts
Content-related questions
General information about studying
General Student Counselling
Stadtcampus | House 5 ground floor, right
Schicklerstraße 5 | 16225 Eberswalde
+ 49 3334 657-149
studieren(at)hnee.de
Counselling appointment
Please make an appointment by phone or e-mail
Student counselling
Student advisor ÖLV
You can reach the team at: oekolandbau(at)hnee.de
Organisational issues
Head of study programme
Professorship for Policy and Markets in the Agricultural and Food Industry