Overview

Students will acquire skills regarding scientific and engineering principles in research and development but will also be qualified to prepare and submit product costs, based on acquisition of raw materials and manufacturing budgets.

The Food Processing - Innovation and Tradition course from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore will teach students to check and improve the food safety and quality metrics, from conception to market. At the end of the programme students will be proficient in developing and implementing waste management specifications, and manage the «circular economy» approach in food process.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for roles in food product innovation. They can work as product developers within R&D teams, using their expertise to create new food products. In managerial roles, they will blend technology, financial planning, and research to drive innovation.Graduates are also suited for positions as product and innovation managers, where they will lead efforts to develop safe, high-quality, and healthy foods. As food quality experts, they can work as global food production managers, overseeing key aspects of food safety and quality.Most graduates start as junior food safety specialists, joining the innovation, safety, or quality departments of leading food companies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food processing

Innovation in food packaging

Process control and digitalization in food industry

Agricultural and food legislation

Digital data processing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cremona, Italy

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology View 5 other Masters in Food Technology in Italy

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Academic requirements

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

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84

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46

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General requirements

Ideal candidates have a background in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines.

If you hold a Bachelor degree in fields such as Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Agricultural sciences, etc., you are welcome to apply. In case of admission, you may be assigned integrative readings on Microbiology and Food Technology.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9370 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

6850 EUR / year

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Additional Details

If the student’s family income is produced in Italy, the annual tuition ranges from a minimum of about € 3,800 to a maximum of about € 11,500 per year.

Living costs

Cremona

Italy

600 - 950 EUR / month

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

Funding

Non-EU residents may apply for a partial scholarship (UCSC International Scholarship) at the time of submitting an application for the programme and if successful, they would be eligible to pay only € 6,400 a year.

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