Programs/Master/Engineering
★ StudyPath verdict
8.5/10
Best for students passionate about food processing, product innovation and sustainability at a top agricultural research university. Trade-off: strong technical focus leaves less room for nutrition science or commercial management.
Tuition · Intl
€21,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
1,164
DUO ↓13% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,323
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading universities in Food Science and Technology in Europe and the world. The MSc Food Technology is considered to be one of the best and most innovative programmes in its field and has a academic history of more than 50 years. In this programme, the characteristics of food products and their production process are central. Does your interest lie in sustainable food production, or in innovation and management? Or do you want to focus on product design, or the production of food using micro-organisms and enzymes? With a solid technological background, you will further specialize in any of these directions within two years, at a top program with many options and excellent career prospects
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University is the world #1 ranked university in agriculture and forestry for 7 consecutive years. Founded in 1876, it specializes in life sciences with focus on food, agriculture, and environment. Known as the most sustainable university in Netherlands and located in the "Food Valley" region.
Living in Wageningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€420/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,200
Cost of living
Low
Population
39k

Academic, international, and green. Wageningen is essentially a university town where academic life and city life merge. The atmosphere is intellectually stimulating with a strong focus on sustainability and global food challenges.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
The European Master Food in Studies is a specialization within the Master programme 'Food Technology' at the Wageningen University & Research. EMFS offers a unique and internation
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Core and domain courses
  • Core Food Technology fundamentals
  • Product and Process Design
  • Domain electives in fermentation, enzymes, quality
Year 260 ECTS
Thesis and internship
  • Thesis (36 ECTS)
  • Internship (24 ECTS)
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: levensmiddelen algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,323/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract54%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs19%
Chemisch ingenieurs16%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree79%
Women among first-years68%
Say workload is “just right”57%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 130 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.4
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-15
Upcoming open days
Open day
26 Nov 2026
Open day
18 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 92
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 176
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
Internships
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