Overview
Key features
In the Food Studies programme of the Wageningen University and Research you develop scientific, research and communication skills while studying throughout Europe. It is a great way to combine academic training from the world’s best food universities with the real-world industry.
Partner companies
The collaboration with our industrial partners gives you the opportunity to experience working in world-class facilities and learning from leaders in the various field. Partners in this unique programme are Heineken, Nestle, Mondelez, DSM, Firmenich, Mars, Groupe Lactalis, Tetra Pak, Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Unilever.
Future career
Graduates of the European master's in Food Studies generally find a job in the food industry in R&D positions, quality assurance or management positions or they pursue a PhD.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Ingredient Functionality
- Food Structuring
- Advanced Food Physics
- Food Flavour Design
- Sensory Analysis, Flavour and Colour
- Consumer Behaviour in Food Markets
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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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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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Relevant academic background: sufficient food science curriculum (priority is given to graduates of BSc Food Technology)
- Academic level: high GPA, quality of university
- Motivation & interest
- Research experience: BSc thesis, internships, other projects, abroad experience
- Letters of recommendation
- Extra-curricular activities: transferrable skills, such as team work, organizational skills, leadership, dedication, time management, communication, independence, foreign languages.
- Another (completed) MSc programme or some years of working experience in a relevant area (if applicable)
- Personality assessment
- Added value to the team: EMFS does not only recruit individuals, but also a group of students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, a unique set of skills and personality.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
20600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2530 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Wageningen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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