Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
International Master in Food Sciences for Innovation and AuthenticityBolzano, Italy
DEGREE TYPE
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early bird application | late application (only for EU citizens): 21 August 2025
Key Summary
Introduction
The course aims at training professionals who are able to work confidently in areas of food sciences, such as technology, engineering, microbiology, chemistry, and sustainability.
After the first year, you can choose among four different profiles:
- Applied Food Engineering (offered at unibz);
- Food Quality and Management (offered at the University of Udine);
- Nutrition Sciences (offered at the University of Parma);
- Food Chemistry (offered at University College of Cork, Ireland).
The last learning track is offered in partnership with the University College Cork, Ireland. Students will have the opportunity to spend up to two semesters in one of these European partner institutions.
The program is supported by industries belonging to AssoImprenditori Alto Adige - sezione Alimentari - and Südtiroler Bauernbund - Unione Agricoltori e Coltivatori Diretti Sudtirolesi. This partnership will allow students to write their research thesis with joint tutorship from both the university and the food industry. Participating companies are Assolatte, Barilla, Consorzio Gorgonzola, Consorzio Grana Padano, Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano, Consorzio Prosciutto di San Daniele, Consorzio Montasio, Consorzio Tutela Speck Alto Adige, Despar, Dr. Schär, Forst, Loacker, Mila, Pan, Unione Parmense degli Industriali, VOG Products, and Zuegg.
Admissions
Curriculum
The first year mainly includes modules on Food Technology and Food Microbiology, which are common to all learning tracks. From the second year onwards, modules become specific to the profile chosen and you will be able to choose from four profiles and a range of free choice courses to customize your study program.
In the study plan, you can find the partner university of the courses of your interest. In the course offering instead, you can find the course descriptions.
1st Year (at unibz)
- Innovation and Authenticity in Food Processing
- Novel FoodInnovation and authenticity for winery products
- Fermentations as Tools for Making Traditional and Innovative Foods and Beverages
- Environmental chemistry towards food processing
- Food Value Chain Management
- Computer applications in food sciences
- Reaction kinetics in food processing
- Evaluation of Food Quality and Authenticity
- Starter and functional microbes for innovation, authenticity, and healthy status
- The natural microbial starters for innovation and authenticity
- The food–human axis for driving the gut microbiome
2nd Year - Path “Applied Food Engineering” (at unibz)
- Food Processing Equipment
- Innovative Food Processing Technologies
- Sensors and biosensors for agri-food applications
- Free Choice Courses*
- Thesis
2nd Year - Path “Food Quality Control and Management” (at University of Udine)
- Advanced sample preparation techniques and analysis of food contaminants
- Management systems of food safety and quality
- Food structure and physical properties
- Free Choice Courses*
- Thesis
2nd Year - Path “Nutrition Sciences” (at University of Parma)
- Human Nutrition
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Industrial Microbiology for Food Quality Improvement
- Free Choice Courses*
- Thesis
2nd Year - Path “Food Chemistry” (at University College Cork)
- Mobility activity 1
- Mobility activity 2
- Mobility activity 3
- Free Choice Courses*
- Thesis
Free Choice Courses*
Students can choose courses of their choice. Every year the Faculty publishes the list of free choice courses offered.
Exchange Programs and Internships
Currently, we offer exchange programs with almost 20 partner universities all over the world as part of a large network of collaboration with industries in Italy and abroad where you can complete your internship. In particular, this master has a partnership with the University College Cork, Ireland, and the Technical University of Munich, Germany, two global leaders in food sciences.
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Scholarships and Funding
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are placed in companies in the food industry, and specialize in research and development; food processing; product design and development; management and control of food processing; food automation technology; the development of methods to guarantee food authenticity; quality control; and the development of innovative processes to enhance the nutritional value of foods and the sustainability of the food chain.
The course provides students with the tools to pursue a career as a consultant or to work in managerial roles, mainly in the food industries, and in companies that link the food supply chain, from manufacturing to storage and distribution, including large-scale retailers, and public and private centres dedicated to planning, managing and improving processes. Our graduates design and innovate all food processes and products to guarantee and enhance the sensory, nutritional, and sustainable quality of the food chain.
Well prepared and ready for the job market. On the website of AlmaLaurea, you can check statistical data about graduates’ satisfaction and their employability.
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