Study Food Science in Germany

32 programmes in food science at 10 universities in Germany are open to international students; 94% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,500 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,000 USD and 15,000 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Food Science programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Food System Sciences University of Bayreuth Master's
Bachelor in Food Technology Technical University of Munich Bachelor's 6,000 USD
Master in Food Chemistry Technical University of Munich Master's 6,000 USD
Brewing Technical University of Munich 6,000 USD
Master in Food Science and Technology University of Hohenheim Master's 3,000 USD
Master in Ecotrophology Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Master's
Master in Food Systems University of Hohenheim Master's 18,000 USD
Master in Food Chemistry University of Hohenheim Master's 3,000 USD
Master's Food Systems University of Hohenheim Master's 18,000 USD
Master in Food System Sciences (MSc) University of Bayreuth Master's
PhD in RTG 2654: Sustainable Food Systems University of Göttingen PhD
Master of Food Science Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Master's
Master in Lebensmittelsicherheit (M.Sc.) Hochschule Geisenheim University Master's
Bachelor in Food Science Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's
Bachelor in Lebensmittelweitergabe in Niedersachsen verbessern Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's
Master in Food Science Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Master's
Bachelor in Food Safety Bsc Hochschule Geisenheim University Bachelor's
Bachelor in Angewandte Ernährungs- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften Albstadt-Sigmaringen University Bachelor's
Bachelor in Food Science (praxisintegriert dual) Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's
Master in Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Urthe Gebauer Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Master's
Master in Beverage Technology MSc Hochschule Geisenheim University Master's
Bachelor in Lebensmitteltechnologie Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's
Bachelor in Food Science Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's
Bachelor in Lebensmitteltechnologie/ Lebensmittelwirtschaft Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's

Food Science in Germany by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 16
Master's 14 3,000 USD 4,500 USD 15,000 USD
PhD 1

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for food science in Germany

Study Food Science in Germany: common questions

How many food science programmes are there in Germany?
32 food science programmes at 10 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a food science degree in Germany cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in food science in Germany is 4,500 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,000 USD and 15,000 USD per year.
Can I study food science in Germany in English?
Yes — 94% of the food science programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (30 of 32).

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