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Food Science and Technology

University of Hohenheim Stuttgart

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 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 Food Science and Technology course offered at the university is highly regarded for its comprehensive curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food processing, quality control, and food safety. The university's strong industry connections also provide students with valuable internship and research opportunities in leading food companies. Graduates of the Food Science and Technology program at the University of Hohenheim are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in the food industry or further their studies in related fields.

Specialization

Done

Fields of study

Web & Digital Technology(Computer Science & IT)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
Modeonline
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Requirements

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

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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B2

German language

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Level B2

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.

0
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Not required

180

Not required

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

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

programme lasted a minimum of three years and awarded a minimum of 180 ECTS credits

programme with a profile in the natural sciences or engineering

2. Documented proof of good English language skills (see below)

3. Documented proof of basic German language skills (see below)

4. Successful completion of the obligatory aptitude assessment

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

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Food Science and Technology

Programme-specific documents

1. Bachelor’s degree in natural or engineering sciences (180 ECTS credits)

2. English Language B2

3. CV

4. APS

5. Any other academic records

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.

If the average grade is not included in your transcript of records, the Registrar’s Office calculates the arithmetic middle of all grades, which will serve as your average grade.

If no certificate is available, please submit a transcript of records covering all your examination results to date, including all grades and the average grade.

If the average grade is not included in your transcript of records, the Registrar’s Office calculates the arithmetic average of all grades, which will serve as your average grade.

The final degree certificate must be submitted by 15 December at the latest for the winter semester for which admission has been granted.

Completely filled out and printed data sheet to highlight subject-specific academic achievements

Data sheet (PDF)

https ://www.uni-hohenheim.de/fileadmin/uni_hohenheim/Studiengaenge/Natur/Master/fst/bewerben/msc_fst_data-sheet_modules.pdf

Proof of English language proficiency may be presented as follows:

internet based TOEFL test with a minimum of 90 points

IELTS certificate with a minimum average of 6.5 point

UNIcert II certificate with a minimum grade of “good”

If 50% of the coursework required for the UNIcert II certificate is completed until the application deadline has passed, you need to attach proof of this to the application for admission.

The completed UNIcert II certificate is to be handed in before 1 October for the winter semester for which admission has been granted at the latest.

For possible exemptions please consult the Admission Regulations (PDF) (currently only available in German. An English version will follow soon).

Information on Educational Background

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

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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

Application procedure

Direct application

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Prof Dr Jörg Hinrichs

Garbenstraße 21

70599 Stuttgart

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

185 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,274 – 15,272 EUR

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

Additional fee information

1500 Euros per semester

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

3 accepted out of 3 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.03

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.09

Best admitted grade

German scale

Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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