Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Explore modern food processing, product development, and safety at the interface of complex food matrices and technical processes.
Best for:Best for science and engineering graduates seeking an advanced, research-focused education in food processing and biotechnology.
Overview
The Master of Science in Food Science and Technology at the University of Hohenheim is a research-oriented, full-time graduate programme spanning four semesters. Offered in Stuttgart, Germany, the curriculum bridges soft matter science, microbiological ecology, and process engineering to transform raw materials into safe, high-quality food products. Students engage in modular coursework, practical laboratory sessions, and specialized electives before dedicating their final year to independent project work and a research-intensive Master's thesis. The programme prepares graduates for technical and scientific leadership roles in the life sciences and food industry.
What you'll do
- Complete modular coursework encompassing lectures, exercises, seminars, and practical laboratory sessions.
- Investigate the biogenesis, chemical properties, and microbiological ecology of raw plant and animal materials.
- Design and execute independent scientific research projects during dedicated project work modules.
- Select elective specializations such as dairy technology, food microbiology, or bioprocess engineering.
- Conduct a research-intensive Master's thesis in the final semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's programme or equivalent with a profile in the natural sciences or engineering
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level proven via official certificate (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or UNIcert II)
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in physics
- Foundational knowledge in mathematics
- Subject-specific knowledge in organic chemistry and food chemistry
- Subject-specific knowledge in microbiology
- Subject-specific knowledge in process engineering (at least 70 cumulative points across required fields)
- Open to applicants from all countries who hold a qualifying Bachelor's degree.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-15
Applicants must submit their application through the official University of Hohenheim admissions portal within the designated application window. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language proficiency proofs are ready before applying.
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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