Overview

Wageningen University and Research 's Food Technology (Online) programme is recognised as one of the best in Europe and worldwide. You will receive comprehensive training in food research, product design, and production process enhancement.

Gain expertise in food chemistry, physics, microbiology, process engineering, and quality & design, opening up diverse opportunities in the food industry. Register now to embark on your journey towards a Master's Degree in Food Technology and unlock endless possibilities in the field.

Key facts

The master's specialisation in food tech is designed as a part-time study. This gives you the flexibility to combine study and your professional career.

In the first two years, you will follow a series of courses with a study load of ±20 hours per week. The programme includes two short stays of 2 weeks in Wageningen to participate in the necessary lab practicals.

The coursework is followed by a tailor-made internship and master's thesis. The programme will take 3- 4 years to complete depending on the effort and time you invest. After successful completion, you will obtain a fully recognised Master of Science degree from Wageningen University.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Food Microbiology - Minimal processing, preservation and fermentation

Sustainable Food and Bioprocessing - Flow and pinch analysis

Enzymology for Food and Biorefinery - Carbohydrates and kinetics

Advanced Food Microbiology - Tools for safety management

Sustainable Food and Bioprocessing - Exergy analysis

Advanced Biochemical Analysis of Foods - Product composition

Food Toxicology - Toxicity and risk assessment of avoidable chemicals in food

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Food Technology

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students holding a BSc degree or equivalent in one of the following fields are eligible for the MSc programme Food Technology:

Food Technology or related
Food Science or related
General agriculture/Agronomy with specialisation Food Technology
Dairy Technology
Post -Harvest Technology (when focused on food science)
Nutrition*
Chemical Engineering*
Laboratory Sciences*

Biotechnology*

A Grade Point Average (GPA) for this BSc of at least 70% of the maximum grade.

Technological requirements

Besides these three criteria, enrolling in an online master's programme at Wageningen University & Research also requires the following:

Good computer skills
Access to broadband internet
Commitment to engage in a virtual learning community

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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

11330 EUR / year

≈ 11330 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Funding

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Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

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