Overview

The Food Science and Engineering program from University of Hohenheim prepares the students to transfer basic research into new technological processes. They learn how to develop innovative technologies that are transformed into product-specific, automated production processes.

Career fields

Research groups at national or international universities or research institutions

Research and development, project management, quality assurance, or technical director in the following industries:

Food industry and its supply industries
Biotechnology industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Healthcare industry
Equipment, process and packaging technology
Private and public research institutions
Journalism
Business consulting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In the first year of studies, the focus is on combining approaches from soft matter science with microbiological knowledge and engineering methods in order to understand all aspects of processing complex food matrices.

You will analyze food processing methods and become familiar with new technologies used to effectively produce functional compounds from plant and animal raw materials, modify them at the enzyme level, or stabilize them with encapsulation.

In the second year of studies, you can design your program according to your individual interests and desired area of specialization. You will continue to expand the knowledge you gained in your first year of studies and your practical skills by specializing in a sub-field of food science.

Possibilities include, for example, meat, milk, cereal, fruit, food microbiology, or process engineering. You will also increasingly be introduced to conducting independent research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stuttgart, Germany

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Food Science Food Technology

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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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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in natural or engineering sciences (180 ECTS credits)
Interest in chemistry, biology, and physics
Interest in food technology and process engineering
Enjoyment of experimental work in labs and experimental facilities
Interest in research and development of food production processes
Interest in economic ways of thinking and organizational management

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Stuttgart

Germany

900 - 1521 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Stuttgart

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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