Overview

Providing people with quality, safe, and healthy food daily is one of the most important global challenges that food scientists and technologists are facing today. Food Science and Nutrition master’s study programme provides students with knowledge and skills to develop innovative food technologies based on the principles of the bioeconomy and healthy nutrition, and to manage food quality and safety projects. Students gain hands-on experience while working in modern food technology labs, which are equipped with pilot-scale technological lines, and conducting research in state-of-the-art laboratories. Food Science and Nutrition is an internationally recognised master’s programme accredited with the ASIIN Seal and the EQAS Food Quality Label. Graduates can pursue careers in food production, quality and safety management, food innovation group management, food business development, consultancy, or continue their academic journey in PhD studies.

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Programme Structure

Food Science and Nutrition programme at KTU combines advanced knowledge in food chemistry, microbiology, technology, safety, and nutrition with practical, research-based learning. This programme provides students with:

communication, presentation, creative, and critical thinking skills for problem-solving and teamwork;
knowledge in advanced food chemistry and analysis, microbiology, technology, safety, and nutrition for the development of future food technologies;
practical technological and laboratory skills, including working with pilot-scale technological lines and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for bioactive compound isolation, chromatography and mass spectrometry, microbiology, food digestibility, rheology, and structural studies;
hands-on research experience in scientific laboratories.

The programme offers flexible learning pathways, including interdisciplinary and field-expert competencies, as well as broad exchange possibilities.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Lithuanian

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85

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

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Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 3 other Masters in Food Science in Lithuania

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

0,9 average grade (CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement

0,1 motivation letter and online interview

≤ 4 additional points

English requirements

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85

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General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.

University bachelor degree certificate: Engineering sciences, technologies, Physical sciences, life sciences, health science, veterinary sciences or agricultural sciences and ≥ 18 credits of completed subjects in the study fields of food technologies or nutrition.

Proficiency in English

Transcript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English.

Document legalisation: The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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