Wageningen University and Research is a public research university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It was founded in 1918 and is one of the leading agricultural universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as agriculture, food sciences, and environmental sciences. Wageningen University and Research is known for its research in areas such as food security, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity, and has close partnerships with industry and government organizations.

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Do you want an exciting career in the international food industry? The European master's in Food Studies offers a unique programme where you can develop your knowledge of food technology. This master's is an exclusive specialisation in cooperation with the universities of Cork (Ireland), Lund (Sweden) and Agro-Paris Tech (France), and nine large industrial partners. European Master Food Studies Study programme of the master's Food Studies In this European master's programme you develop scientific, research and communication skills while studying throughout Europe. It is a great way to combine academic training from the world’s best food universities with the real-world industry. On the Programme of Food Studies page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships. Partner companies The collaboration with our industrial partners gives you the opportunity to experience working in world-class facilities and learning from leaders in the various field. Partners in this unique programme are Heineken, Nestle, Mondelez, DSM, Firmenich, Mars, Tetra Pak, Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Unilever. Read more about the specialisation at eurmscfood.nl. Show less

Being part of the European master's in Food Studies means you study at leading universities in four European countries. You will be part of a selected group of talented students who are privileged to receive training from top academic staff and respected experts in the industry.

Year 1
The first year you will complete different courses and study in the Netherlands, Ireland, France and Sweden.

September – December Wageningen University & Research
Food Structure and Behaviour courses:

Team Project
Food Ingredient Functionality (FCH-30306)
Food Structuring (FPE-30306)
Advanced Food Physics (FPH-30306)
Also you can choose one of the following courses:

Food Flavour Design (FQD-37806)
Food Fermentation (FHM21806)
Biofunctional Food Ingredients (FCH38306)
Food Law (LAW22806)
January – February University College Cork, Ireland
Consumer Studies and Management courses:

Sensory Analysis, Flavour and Colour (XUC-30303)
Consumer Behaviour in Food Markets (XUC-30803)
Advanced Food Business Management (XUC-31303)
Food Retail Marketing and Supply Chain Management (XUC-31803)
March - April AgroParisTech, Massy, France
Food Technology courses:

Food and Bioprocess Control (XEN-30304)
Food Process Design and Modelling (XEN-30803)
Food Processing and Packaging (XEN-31303)
Food Safety & Hygienic Design (XEN-31802)
May - June Lund University, Sweden
Product Development and Innovation courses:

Integrated Food Project (XLU-60312)
Year 2
In the second year you will work on your thesis project which is applied research with one of our multinational food companies partners. In June you return to Wageningen to follow the Special Topics course and finish your Team Project.

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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a Dutch public university and research center located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It specializes in the field of agricultural, environmental, and life sciences, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as conducting research in these areas. WUR has a strong reputation for its research, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food production, and environmental protection. Its research is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together experts from different fields to work on complex problems related to global food security, climate change, and biodiversity. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in subjects such as agriculture, biology, environmental sciences, food sciences, and international development. Many of its programs are taught in English, making it a popular destination for international students. In addition to its academic programs, WUR also conducts research for governments, businesses, and other organizations. Its research is focused on developing innovative solutions to address global challenges related to food production, climate change, and environmental protection. WUR has a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including research labs, greenhouses, and experimental farms. The campus is home to a vibrant and diverse community of students and researchers from all over the world, creating a stimulating environment for learning and research.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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