Overview

Sustainability is an important aspect for the food sector. There is a high demand for qualified professionals who are able to understand the topics of sustainability “from farm to fork” and how to integrate and implement sustainability in the food chain. Two European Higher Education Institutes ISARA (France) and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy) in the field of agriculture and food science have joined forces to offer the Susfoods Master programme.

For this Sustainable Food Systems - Double Degree programme from Lyon Polytechnic Institute, the first and third semesters are already predetermined for students whereas for the second semester they can choose to take part in an exchange.

During the first and second semester students should attend courses in the university in Italy where they are originally accepted, and the third semester they have to participate in the courses at university in France.

Significant career opportunities

Graduates of this programme have a strong basis within sustainable food production combined with an individual and international profile. This creates very flexible career opportunities both nationally and internationally. They will be strong candidates for management positions in SME’s in the food industry.

Typical job opportunities will be project manager or managing positions within the fields of:

Supply chain

Quality and safety

Production and processes

Sustainable development

Food system innovation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic impact of agricultural and food regulations

Food footprint: the environmental impact of the agro-food chain

Food Supply Chain Management

Biochemistry of food

Food microbiology for food production

Compulsory seminar on theological issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lyon, France

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Food Science Food Technology View 9 other Masters in Food Science in France

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in food science & technology or nutritional sciences or an equivalent degree with an EQF level 6 or an equivalent based on 180 ECTS.

Candidates with BSc in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Agricultural sciences, etc.., are also welcome to apply (and may be assigned integrative readings on Microbiology and Food Technology upon admission)

Students with an economic or social bachelor’s degree need to prove that they took 60 credits in courses dealing with food science and technology.

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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

6400 EUR / year

≈ 6400 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

6400 EUR / year

≈ 6400 EUR / year

Additional Details

Standard tuition fee: €9,050/year
Reduced tuition fee: €6,400/year (through Università Cattolica-ISARA joint initiative to support international enrolment)

Living costs

Lyon

France

550 - 900 EUR / month

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

Funding

Please note that some scholarships or stipend are available :

Terra Isara Foundation (only for the second year of the programme at ISARA, France)
Erasmus+ Master loan
Erasmus+ Scholarship Internship
Campus France & French embassies
Taking a Master thesis in a French institution - stipend minimum of €600/month

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