Master Européen AFEPA : Politiques Agricoles et – 5 novembre 2026

Contexte

The European Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) is an international postgraduate programme designed for students seeking advanced knowledge of agricultural economics, food systems, environmental sustainability and public policy. The two-year programme comprises 120 ECTS credits and provides a strong foundation in the economic analysis of agricultural, food and environmental policies.

AFEPA is delivered through a collaboration between four leading European universities: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy, the University of Bonn in Germany, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden, and Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. This partnership provides students with an opportunity to experience different academic environments, engage with international perspectives and develop the analytical skills needed to address complex global challenges.

Missions et responsabilités

• Participate in research-centred teaching and collaborative learning across a minimum of two partner universities.
• Engage in an annual summer school and intercultural exchange programmes.
• Develop theoretical knowledge and practical analytical skills to understand agricultural markets, evaluate public policies and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Study relationships between economic development, agricultural production, food security, natural resource management and environmental protection.
• Prepare for professional career pathways or doctoral studies involving agricultural and trade policy, food systems analysis, environmental policy, natural resource management, market research and development planning.

Profil recherché

• Hold academic qualifications from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, including economics, agriculture, environmental studies and related disciplines.
• Meet the admission requirements established by the AFEPA consortium.
• Demonstrate professional interests aligned with agricultural economics, food policy, environmental management, international development and agribusiness.

Conditions et avantages

• International learning experience through studying at a minimum of two partner universities in Europe.
• Participation in an annual summer school encouraging intercultural exchange and professional networking.
• Exposure to an international community including students from more than 50 countries.
• Tuition and administrative fees vary among the four partner universities, with potential additional charges for the annual summer school depending on consortium arrangements.
• Applicants for the 2027 cohort must check the official website for updated information regarding scholarships, financial assistance and alternative funding opportunities, as previous EU funding has ended.
• Access to the AFEPA Handbook outlining programme structure and participating universities, as well as the Student Agreement outlining rights and responsibilities.

Dossier de candidature

• Academic records and transcripts.
• All required application documents specified by the consortium.
• Supporting documentation required for admission evaluation.

Comment postuler

Applications for the 2027 cohort are scheduled to open on 15 October 2026 and close on 12 February 2027. Interested candidates should consult the official AFEPA website for the latest eligibility criteria, application procedures and supporting documentation requirements.

The AFEPA Coordination Office is based at the University of Bonn’s Institute for Food and Resource Economics in Germany.

Adresse : Nussallee 21, D-53115 Bonn, Germany

Reference: AFEPA 2027 Cohort Application. Visit the official website to apply.