Overview

The Food System Sciences Master’s degree course at the University of Bayreuth basis followed by in-depth specializations in one of the food system areas will allow you to make a significant contribution to ensure a sufficient, high quality food supply for the growing world population.

Careers

This degree programme aims to qualify students for Research and Development in both academic and company-based environments, for executive positions in the food industry and health-management, as well as for executive and consulting positions at authorities, in the media, and in other areas of administration and business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytics in Life Sciences
Nutritional Physiology
Food Law
Bioeconomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bayreuth, Germany

Disciplines

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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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirement is a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in natural sciences or life sciences or social sciences or law or economics or nutrition and health sciences with a final German grade of "2.5" or better.
ENGLISH: Advanced English language skills (at least B2 level, based on the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages).

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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

332 EUR / year

≈ 332 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

332 EUR / year

≈ 332 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a semester fee which is composed of the contribution towards the student services and the semester ticket for public transportation.

Living costs

Bayreuth

Germany

630 - 1000 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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