Overview

Food Science from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies covers food product structure-mechanical properties, food sensory evaluation, sensory and consumer science, regulation of biochemical processes in human body, functional properties of food, natural substances in food system, food shelf-life analysis, development tendencies in nutrition science, genetically modified food, physical-and-chemical properties and metrology, food additive application, in food safety and identification of microorganisms, quality systems in food circulation, food system innovative development, entrepreneurship and marketing, perspective solutions in food packaging.

The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defense of the Master thesis.

Career

The graduates work in all kind of food companies. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Safety

Regulation of Biochemical Proceses

Food Microstructure and Texture Properties

Metrology

Instrumental Analysis of Food Products

Advanced Trends of Nutrition

Innovation of Food System

Functional Foods

Genetic Modify Food

Advanced Food Packing

Natural Substances in Food Systems I

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jelgava, Latvia

Disciplines

Food Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree of Engineering Sciences in Food Science, Bachelor's degree of Natural Sciences, Engineer qualification in Food and Beverage Technology, Professional Bachelor's degree in Catering and Hotel Management.

Passport copy;

Copy of documents that state your previous education (diploma, transcript of records) in original language. If the document is not in English or Latvian, also a notarized translation in English have to be provided;

Copy of document that states your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.), if your mother tongue is not English. An online interview will be organised, if you can not provide any certificate

160 EUR - for all foreign applicants

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4900 EUR / year

≈ 4900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4900 EUR / year

≈ 4900 EUR / year

Living costs

Jelgava

Latvia

250 - 370 LVL / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Jelgava

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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