Overview

The University of Kassel's master's course in International Food Business and Consumer Studies covers the complex and continually evolving politics of food in society, involving manufacturers, retailers, consumers and health professionals.

Careers

This programme prepares graduates to take on responsible tasks in national and international food business companies, as well as in food certification organisations.

In particular, they are qualified to manage complex processes in food industry, trade and in the agricultural sector. They are able to develop and market food products and related services according to the needs of different consumer groups, taking into account the principles of sustainability.

Employment opportunities include responsible and leading positions in national and multinational companies and institutions of the food industry and consumer protection, especially at the interfaces of different cultures.

Main areas of work of our current graduates are product development, quality management, stakeholder management, certification, marketing, sales, research and education. Graduates can also pursue to further postgraduate studies (PhD).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International organic food markets and marketing

Research methods

International legislation on consumer protection and food

Marketing research

Recent developements in food in nutritional sciences

Consumer science and sustainable consumption

Food product development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kassel, Germany

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Agribusiness Food Science View 11 other Masters in Food Science in Germany

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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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72

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75

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSc Degree with a minimum duration of six semesters (180 ECTS credits or equivalent), Grade B (2.5 according to the German grading system) or better in Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional or Food Science or related fields, i.e. Food Technology,
Non-native speaker must certify sufficient proficieny in English language by previous studies conducted entirely in English or international language certificate of level C1 according to the Common Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) or International language certificate of level B2 according to the Common Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) only if applicant worked minimum one year in an organisation where the communication is English within the last two years prior to the application.
Additionally, the following documents must be attached to your application set: CV, Letter of motivation 2 Letters of References.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year

Additional Details

Students must pay a semester fee: €391,27

Living costs

Kassel

Germany

670 - 920 EUR / 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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