Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)

Master in Nutrition and Food Hygiene

China

The Master in Nutrition and Food Hygiene at Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) is a 3 year long program for international students taught in English.

Introduction

Xi'an Jiaotong University, known as XJTU, is a premier research university in Xi'an with deep strengths in engineering, technology, management and medicine. Founded in the late 19th century, XJTU is a member of China's elite C9 group and a Double First Class university, offering comprehensive programs across science, engineering, medicine, economics, law and the humanities. Its large and diverse student community includes several thousand international students attracted by strong research and extensive program options.

Teaching and research are supported by twenty schools, affiliated hospitals and advanced laboratories, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and high impact research. International students can enroll in English and Chinese language programmes, while the School of International Education coordinates admissions, language training and student services. The academic environment combines rigorous coursework, clinical training for medical students and opportunities to participate in faculty led research projects.

Accommodation is offered on the Yanta and Xingqing campuses, with dedicated blocks for medical majors, scholarship holders and international cohorts, and facilities such as communal kitchens, study spaces and easy access to libraries and teaching buildings. XJTU is well suited to students seeking a research intensive environment, structured support for international living and practical clinical or laboratory experience in China.

About the Program

The Master in Nutrition and Food Hygiene at Xi'an Jiaotong University is a 3-year program that focuses on the principles of nutrition and food hygiene. It is taught in English and provides students with a strong foundation in food science and nutrition.

The curriculum covers subjects like nutrition, food safety, and food processing, and helps students develop skills in food analysis, nutrition counseling, and research. Students will have hands-on experience in food labs and will learn about the latest developments in food technology.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Nutritionists, Food Safety Inspectors, Quality Control Specialists, Public Health Nutritionists, or Food Researchers in food companies, hospitals, or government agencies.

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