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M.Sc. Food Science and Engineering

University of Hohenheim Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

The University of Hohenheim is a renowned institution located in Stuttgart, Germany, known for its excellence in agricultural and natural sciences. The university offers a comprehensive course in Food Science and Engineering, which combines the principles of food science with the technical aspects of food production and processing. Students in this program have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, as well as access to industry partnerships and internships. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including food chemistry, microbiology, food engineering, and quality management, preparing graduates for careers in food production, research, and development. With its strong academic reputation and practical approach to learning, the University of Hohenheim's Food Science and Engineering program is a top choice for students passionate about the food industry.

Fields of study

Chemical Engineering(Engineering)
Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Food Science and Engineering at University of Hohenheim

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Documented proof of good English language proficiency.

Proof of language proficiency

Proof of language proficiency can be presented by obtaining one of the following accepted certificates:

TOEFL test (internet based) with a minimum of 90 out of 120 points

IELTS certificate with a minimum of 6.5 out of 9 points

UNIcert II certificate (minimum grade "good“)

German language

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B1 level

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

Work experience
3 months
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Bachelor’s degree in natural or engineering sciences (180 ECTS credits)

180 ECTS credits

3 months

APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree in natural or engineering sciences (180 ECTS credits)
  • Subject-specific knowledge in the fields of physics, mathematics, organic chemistry, food chemistry, microbiology, and process engineering (min. 70 points)
  • English B2

Selection criteria

  • Overall grade of the first-level degree
  • Subject-specific coursework and examinations
  • Relevant professional activities

Relevant vocational training, such as laboratory technician (natural sciences, medicine); technical assistant (natural sciences, medicine);

Completed vocational training in the food industry, chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, or biotechnological industry;

Relevant work experience, such as an industrial internship with a minimum duration of 3 months, or

A stay abroad at a university within the EU, Switzerland, Great Britain, USA, or Japan with a minimum duration of 3 months.

A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree completed at a domestic or foreign university that meets the following criteria:

  • program lasted a minimum of three years and awarded a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
  • program with a profile in the natural sciences or engineering.

Accepted are Bachelor’s degrees in:

  • food science and biotechnology
  • food technology
  • food engineering
  • food chemistry
  • biotechnology
  • process technology
  • the Bachelor’s program in _Ernährungswissenschaft_ at the University of Hohenheim

The selection committee may recognize further programs in the natural sciences or engineering as equal to those listed above.

Subject-specific academic achievements

  • Mathematics (20 points)
  • Physics (20 points)
  • Organic Chemistry (20 points)
  • Food Chemistry (20 points)
  • Microbiology (20 points)
  • Process Engineering (30 points)

You need 6 ECTS-Credits per category to get the according points.

A minimum of 70 points is required.

(3) If the required minimum grade according to 2.d cannot be demonstrated in the upper secondary school, this can be compensated for if the applicant a) completed at least 1 semester of the Bachelor's degree course in English; or b) completed at least a 3-month full-time internship in an English-speaking company.

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Food Science and Engineering

Programme-specific documents

Application documents

Please upload your documents in PDF format. You do not need to send any document by postal mail.

Before you apply, make sure you have the following documents ready in pdf format:

Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Transcript of Records in original form, with certified translations into English or German (if issued in another language).

In addition to credits and grades earned per course, transcripts must include a grading scale, otherwise a supplement is to be included.

If you have not graduated yet at the time of applying, you can just upload your current grade list.

In case you have studied on Master’s level already you can also include the respective documents here. They cannot replace the Bachelor’s documents, they can only be considered additionally to your Bachelor’s degree.

Proof of English proficiency, as described above. (Please note: language proficiency letters from universities are not accepted!)

University Entrance Qualification (i.e. your secondary school leaving certificate, high-school diploma, A-level certificate, etc.) in original form, with certified translations into English or German (if issued in another language). This is needed for statistical purposes only and does not influence your admission for the program.

Ranking or recommendation letter, if additional proof is needed to show that the final grade of your previous degree was actually above average. If your GPA is numerically below average (2.5 on the German scale), then you will need to acquire a ranking document from your university proving that you were in the top half of your class.

Proof of professional/practical experience in relevant areas, and/or of stays abroad of at least 3 months (optional)

APS Certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle), only for applicants from India, China and Vietnam.

Certified copy of your final degree certificate and the transcript of records including the average grade of your undergraduate degree which provides information on the contents of your previous study program.

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Information on Educational Background -https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/fileadmin/uni_hohenheim/Stud... (opens in a new tab)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Food Science and Engineering at University of Hohenheim

Application procedure

Applying for the first semester

1. Fill in the Online Application

You apply online. After completing, please verifiy your data and the uploaded documents before submitting.

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2. Submit your online application

The uploaded documents are considered for the application process. You do not have to send any documents by post.

Notice: You have to give the certificates as well as the other uploaded documents as to original during the enrollment process.

Selection process

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Application fee

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Address

University of Hohenheim

70593 Stuttgart

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

186.7 EUR

per semester

Application fee

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,278 – 15,276 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

International students from non-EU/EEA states have to pay tuition fees totalling 1, 500 EUR per semester., The tuition fees do not include any of the fees for accommodation or cost of living.

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