Master in Illy

Tuition fees for Master in Illy are 17,542 USD per year; the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Oct 2, 2026.

If you're drawn to the global coffee industry, consider the Master of I level in Economia e Scienza del Caffè 'Ernesto Illy', a 438-hour blended learning programme integrating distance and in-person components. It centres on the entire coffee supply chain, from plant biology to market economics, with a strong emphasis on ethics and sustainability. Modules range from Botanica e Fisiologia del caffè to Marketing: modelli di consumo e canali di distribuzione.

Based in Trieste, the programme includes intensive residential periods combining lectures, labs, and projects. It's aimed at graduates from diverse fields, including those from coffee-producing countries, who wish to specialize in this sector. The programme's unique blend of scientific and managerial approaches, inspired by Ernesto Illy's values, fosters a deep understanding of the coffee industry's challenges and opportunities. The programme is managed by a board that includes representatives from both the university and Illycaffè s.p.a.