Programs/Master/Health care, social services and care services
Master

Health Food Innovation Management

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Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
140
DUO ↓26% ↗
Intl. %
47%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
18:1
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
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
How do health-food innovations go from being just an idea to being launched on the market? This programme spans the entire process of food innovation, from biomedical sciences and nutrition, via food. Are you interested in developing new food and nutrition solutions to optimise health and prevent and treat disease? Would you like to know how a health food product goes from being just an idea to being launched in the market? And would you like to be involved in creating commercially viable foods that are both tasty and healthy? Then Health Food Innovation Management (HFIM) is the programme for you. The programme is offered at Campus Venlo. Teaching is provided by academic experts and by professionals from the international food and beverage industry. In order to prepare you for careers in the industry, we will not only teach theories, but also put these into practice on business-to-business food fairs. These international fair visits are embedded in the curriculum. They provide you with the opportunity to facilitate your work on health food innovations, create business networks and open new perspectives on new health food -and business opportunities. Do you have any questions? Contact our student ambassador on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/um_hfim
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLecture
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k

Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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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 degree89%
Women among first-years79%
International students47%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 26 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
2 Nov 2026
Open day
20 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • TOEFL paper based: 60
  • TOEIC: 1000
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