Food Science and Technology, curriculum in Food Systems

“mfs.unito.it, 'Key informations' (archived capture 18 June 2024): 'Full name: Master Degree in Food Science and Technology, curriculum in Food Systems ... Type of course: Master of Science (M. Sc.) Degree ... Duration: 2 years, full time (120 ECTS) ... General policies and regulation: D.M. 270 ... Code: 010503 ... Degree programm class: LM-70 - Food Science and Technology ... Language: English ... Location: Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science - UNITO, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, Grugliasco (Turin), Italy.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'Admission requirements' (archived capture 19 May 2025, page last updated 23/07/2024): 'The students willing to attend the Master degree in Food Science and Technology (Food Systems curriculum) must possess a three years University level degree or a similar degree (bachelor diploma or higher) recognized by the regulations in force. Bachelors of Science degree from these fields are eligible: Agricultural Sciences; Food Sciences (food technology, safety, quality); Biology; Chemistry; Biotechnology; Pharmacy; Veterinary Science; Nutritional Science.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'Admission requirements': 'Documented proof of English language proficiency of at least level B2: Bachelor or Master diploma from a curriculum studied entirely in English ... TOEFL (internet-based at least 90 points); IELTS at least 6.5 points (at least 5,5 in written production, oral production, listening comprehension and reading comprehension). Other proofs will be evaluated by the admission committee.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'Admission requirements': 'Soft skills: Interest in research and development of food processes and entrepreneurial spirit.' and 'Interview: An on-line or face to face interview will take place to assess your suitability to the program.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'Selection criteria' (archived capture): 'Your application will be evaluated on your: final grade of the undergraduate degree; experience in the field of entrepreneurship or subject-related experience; interview: it will take approximately 30 minutes in total. At the beginning, the interviewer will ask you to introduce yourself and your motivation for the programme in order to assess your entrepreneurial potential.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'How to apply' (archived capture, last updated 23/07/2024): 'During your application, you can select up to three preferred study paths. Your application will be reviewed by the universities in those paths, and you may be invited to an online interview if you are shortlisted.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'Tuition fees and financial aid' (archived capture): 'EIT Food collects a participation fee: 9000 euro per academic year for EU students; 18000 euro per academic year for non-EU students.' and 'EIT Food collects a deposit fee: 50% of first semester fee ... The deposit fee is non-refundable.'”

“mfs.unito.it, 'Pre-enrolment' (archived capture): 'To know which type of documents you need to have in your hands to be enrolled into UNITO, check the following instructions: EU student and Non-EU students.'”

“Apply@UniTo, course 678 'Scienze e tecnologie alimentari (curriculum in Food Systems)': 'Study language: English', 'Nominal duration 2 years (120 ECTS)', 'Tuition fee EUR 18,000 per year - EUR 9000 per year for EU student, EUR 18000 per year for non-EU student', 'Language requirements: English - Applicants must hold an international certification, certifying at least a CEFR B2 level of English language proficiency', 'More information: mfs-apply.eitfood.eu', Notes: 'Apply at: mfs-apply.eitfood.eu'.”

“Apply@UniTo, course 678 - Entry qualification: 'You must hold a first-cycle degree (i.e. bachelor's degree) gained after at least 3 years of University education. Bachelor's degrees from these fields (or similar) are eligible: Agricultural Sciences; Food Science and Technology; Biology; Chemistry; Biotechnology; Pharmacy; Veterinary Science; Nutritional Science.' plus 'Additional requirements: Track 1: Basic knowledge of the food microbiology, the food system, the basic science or engineering knowledge ...; Track 2: Basic knowledge of the food microbiology and food system.'”

“Apply@UniTo, course 222 'Scienze e tecnologie alimentari (curriculum Tradizionale)' - Territory requirements: 'Questo corso di laurea magistrale ha a disposizione 50 posti riservati a candidati non-EU residenti all'estero. Questi posti sono in comune con tutti i curricula di Scienze e tecnologie alimentari.' (Same course also shows 'Study language: combined Italian/English', confirming the traditional curriculum is a different track.)”

“EIT Food MFS portal, 'Admission Requirements': 'Prior academic degree: A Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biological/Life Sciences, Food Science, Chemistry, Food Safety, Nutrition and/or Economics and Management of at least 180 ECTS. Relevant degrees in other fields may be considered by the admissions comittee on a case-by-case basis.' and 'Language proficiency (the programme is fully taught in English): Evidence of English proficiency on level B2 CEFR; TOEFL internet based (at least 90 points); IELTS Academic at least 6,5 ...'”

“EIT Food MFS portal, news 'Intake 2026 - 1st intake running (final deadline 25th June)' (published 7 Nov 2025): 'Below are the application deadlines for candidates starting the MFS programme in autumn 2026. For the June intake, paths starting at UW and UHOH are still open for application by candidates with non-EU/EEA citizenship.' Table: '1st Intake - all candidates - 31st January - results mid-end February; 2nd Intake - all candidates - 30th March - results mid-end April; 3rd Intake - EU/EEA candidates, non-EU/EEA candidates (only UW, UHOH) - 25th June - results end June-mid July.'”

“EIT Food MFS portal JSON feed for UNITO-based paths (courses 112, 137, 165), academic year 2026 (term 2026-09-01 to 2027-08-31): intake 65 deadline 2026-01-31 (territory 001 = worldwide); intake 66 deadline 2026-03-30 (worldwide); intake 67 deadline 2026-06-25 for territories EU, GB, IS, LI, NO only (worldwide entry shown as 0000-00-00, i.e. closed).”

“EIT Food MFS portal, course 112 (UNITO-LU-UW): 'Study location: Turin (Italy), Lund (Sweden) & Warsaw (Poland)', 'Course code UNITO-LU-UW (FSM)', 'Tuition fee EUR 18,000 per year - Participation fees are due per semester (EUR 9000 per semester)', 'Deposit EUR 4,500 one-time ... In case you receive a scholarship, the deposit fee will be adjusted accordingly to 50% of your first semester fee, with 250 EUR as a minimum.'”

“EIT Food MFS portal, 'Scholarships': 'For the 2026 intake, the following scholarships are available ... Type B: participation fee is reduced to 40% (3600 euro for EU students/7200 euro for non-EU students per academic year); Type C: reduced to 50% (4500/9000); Type D: reduced to 80% (7200/14400); Type Q: for EU students with a bachelor degree from one of the participating universities ... For EU & UK citizens, we have a total of 50 scholarships available. For non-EU citizens, we have a total 50 scholarships available.'”

“EIT Food MFS portal, homepage: UNITO appears both in 'Dual Degree Programmes' (University of Turin - University of Hohenheim) and in 'Single Degree Programmes' (e.g. University of Turin - University of Warsaw - Aarhus University; University of Turin - Lund University - University of Warsaw), confirming the multi-university structure.”

“Search-engine snippet of UNITO international pages (en.unito.it is not directly fetchable): non-EU applicants requiring a visa must submit the Universitaly pre-enrolment application for a.y. 2026-2027 by 15 July 2026; 'the validation of the Universitaly pre-enrolment application by the University is intended only to allow the candidate to start the study visa application procedure ... The possible issuance of a study visa does not automatically guarantee enrolment at the University of Turin.'”

“Programme contact e-mail published on the UNITO microsite: mfs@unito.it ; consortium academic manager contact: mfs@eitfood.eu .”

“EIT Food collects a participation fee:”

“If payment is not received within 7 days after accepting the offer, it is possible you will no longer be accepted within the programme.”

“Full name: Master Degree in Food Science and Technology, curriculum in Food Systems”

“Academic year 2026/2027”

“L'iscrizione ai percorsi Food System è riservata agli studenti e alle studentesse in possesso dei requisiti curriculari indicati nel portale di iscrizione e che abbiano manifestato l'interesse a partecipare al progetto EIT Food mediante compilazione dell'application reperibile al link https://mfs-apply.eitfood.eu/. [Enrolment in the Food System paths is reserved to students who meet the curricular requirements stated on the application portal and who have expressed their interest in the EIT Food project by completing the application at https://mfs-apply.eitfood.eu/.]”

“L'ammissione avviene in seguito a colloquio con una commissione durante il quale, oltre all'adeguatezza della preparazione personale nelle discipline caratterizzanti le scienze e tecnologie alimentari, viene valutata la propensione all'imprenditorialità e la capacità di applicare un approccio sistemico alla produzione del cibo. [Admission follows an interview with a committee in which, besides the adequacy of personal preparation in the core food science and technology subjects, the aptitude for entrepreneurship and the ability to apply a systemic approach to food production are assessed.]”

“An on-line or face to face interview will take place to assess your suitability to the program.”

“During your application, you can select up to three preferred study paths.”

“Your application will be reviewed by the universities in those paths, and you may be invited to an online interview if you are shortlisted.”

“final grade of the undergraduate degree”

“experience in the field of entrepreneurship or subject-related experience”

“interview: it will take approximately 30 minutes in total.”

“Questo corso di laurea magistrale ha a disposizione 50 posti riservati a candidati non-EU residenti all’estero. Questi posti sono in comune con tutti i curricula di Scienze e tecnologie alimentari. [This Master's degree has 50 places reserved for non-EU applicants residing abroad, shared among all curricula of Food Science and Technology.]”