Study Food Science in Ireland

23 programmes in food science at 5 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 13,254 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,362 USD and 25,289 USD.

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

Food Science programmes

23 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Food Science University College Cork Master's 26,985 USD
Bachelor in Food Science University College Dublin Bachelor's 20,000 USD
Bachelor in Food Science University College Cork Bachelor's 26,869 USD
Bachelor in Food Innovation Technological University Dublin Bachelor's 15,771 USD
Master in Food Regulatory Affairs Online University College Dublin Master's
Sustainable Food Systems University College Cork
Master in Culinary Innovation and Food Product Development Technological University Dublin Master's 31,541 USD
Food Safety and Regulatory Science Online University College Dublin 4,626 USD
Master in Functional Foods and Product Development University of Limerick Master's 20,200 USD
Master in Sustainable Food Processing Online University College Dublin Master's 1,306 USD
Bachelor in Food Quality & Safety University College Dublin Bachelor's
Food Science University College Cork
Food Science University College Cork
Thermal Processing (FS6210) University College Cork 1,869 USD
Food and Nutritional Product Development Atlantic Technological University 3,364 USD
Master in Food and Nutritional Product Development Atlantic Technological University Master's 5,047 USD
Sustainable Food Systems Atlantic Technological University 6,308 USD
Sustainable Food Surplus Practice Atlantic Technological University
Food and Beverage Operations Atlantic Technological University
Surplus Food Legislation and Safety Atlantic Technological University
Surplus Food Distribution Atlantic Technological University
Master in Sustainable Food Systems Atlantic Technological University Master's 6,308 USD
Repurposing of Surplus Food Atlantic Technological University

Food Science in Ireland by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 4
Master's 7 5,362 USD 13,254 USD 25,289 USD

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 Ireland

Study Food Science in Ireland: common questions

How many food science programmes are there in Ireland?
23 food science programmes at 5 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a food science degree in Ireland cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in food science in Ireland is 13,254 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,362 USD and 25,289 USD per year.
Can I study food science in Ireland in English?
Yes — 100% of the food science programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (23 of 23).
Are any of these food science programmes available online?
3 of the 23 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.

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