Overview

Food Hygiene from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies provides proficiency on safety and harmlessness of food chain, quality criteria of foodstuffs, knowledge on elaboration and maintenance of safety systems of the food establishments, as well as ability for scientific research on food safety. The programme is completed with the elaboration and defense of the Master thesis.

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

Students at Food Hygiene from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies will:

develop multidisciplinary understanding about management and maintenance of the food safety systems.

be offered to participate in research projects and volunteering activities.

acquire knowledge and skills on technology of food production, criteria of food safety, quality and hygiene, food infections as well as on legal aspects of international food trade, which allow you to develop your future career in many professional domains.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food technology

Research methodology

Pedagogy and psychology

Foodborne infections

Food marketing

Quality systems in the Food Chain

Food Additives

Food toxicology

Genetic modified foods

The analysis of food shelf-life

Food hygiene and inspection

Master thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 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

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110

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80

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6

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Credits

75 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your passport;
Copy of documents that state your previous education (diploma, transcript of records) in their original language. If the document is not in English or Latvian, a notarized translation in English must be provided; The average grade at the previous level of education shall not be less than 65% of the maximum.

Copy of a document stating your English proficiency
Copy of a receipt confirming the payment of the application fee

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 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

Students at Food Hygiene from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies will:

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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