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Tuition fee
5000 EUR / year
5000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
5000 EUR / year
5000 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Cremona, Italy
Campus location
Cremona, Italy
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The inter-University Second-level Master’s Degree in “Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero” will be activated, for the academic year, by the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the “Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore” and the Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the University of Turin.

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Overview

The Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero Master from  Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore prepares a class of highly qualified professionals to pursue a career in different areas of the food industry, such as research and development, quality assurance, quality control, technical management, production management, management nutritional aspects and food regulation, food communication (corporate, media & press, promotional...).

What you'll learn

This second-level postgraduate degree (Second level Continuing education program) aims to have training specialists with interdisciplinary scientific knowledge in the technological, nutritional, biological, and chemical fields that allows to contribute further to the production system of a food company, research and development in a laboratory or a consulting division, as well as to have a broad vision of the factors influencing new food products or their reformulation. The academic background provided by the program will allow post-graduates to use their skills to manage, with an international and innovative approach, the research and development of new food products, with particular attention to product and process quality. 

A multidisciplinary approach and international perspective characterise the teaching activities. The Master prepares a class of highly qualified professionals to pursue a career in different areas of the food industry, such as research and development, quality assurance, quality control, technical management, production management, management nutritional aspects and food regulation, food communication (corporate, media & press, promotional...).

Programme Structure

Courses include

  • Food processing technology: basic principles, applications, and methods of  analysis 
  • Emerging trends and developments in food processing and food structuring 
  • Challenges and benefits concerning the use of bioproducts in food processing 
  • Development and use of alternative proteins 
  • Use of novel technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety 
  • Advances in food packaging

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
84
PTE Academic
46
IELTS
6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cremona, Italy

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
84
PTE Academic
46
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • You must have a degree that qualifies you to apply for a Ph.D. programme in Italy. 
  • We welcome students with a degree in: 
  • Medicine and Surgery 
  • Veterinary Medicine 
  • Pharmacy 
  • Agrarian Sciences and Technologies 
  • Food Sciences and Technologies 
  • Chemistry 
  • Biological Sciences 
  • Your master degree must be completed by 15 July, year of starting
  • If you meet both the general and programme-specific entry requirements, you will be invited to an online interview with the Master's admissions committee. 

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    5000 EUR / year
    5000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    5000 EUR / year
    5000 EUR / 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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Innovation in Food Science and Technology - Michele Ferrero.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
12000 EUR
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Med-Or Foundation
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
12000 EUR
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
MedOr Italian Foundation Scholars programme
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
1875 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Middle Eastern Studies
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Luxury Goods Management Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
2250 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
International Cooperation and Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
2500 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Arts Management Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
07 May 2026
International Marketing Management Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Data Science for Management Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
25 Jun 2026
Strategic Management for Global Business Business Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
2500 EUR
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Corporate Communication & Branding Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
4000 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
User Experience Psychology Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Advanced Global Studies Scholarship
Merit-based

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milano, Italy
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2026
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WEAR & I
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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IvyPanda
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Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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MyUS
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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