Study Food Science in Portugal

23 programmes in food science at 3 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 30% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,350 USD and 3,125 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 and Engineering University of Lisbon Master's 2,000 USD
Bachelor in Food Science and Engineering University of Lisbon Bachelor's 3,000 USD
Bachelor in Food Science and Engineering University of Lisbon Bachelor's 3,000 USD
Master in Food Quality and Health University of Lisbon Master's 3,250 USD
Master in Food Quality and Health University of Lisbon Master's 3,250 USD
Master in Food Safety University of Lisbon Master's 2,700 USD
Master in Gastronomical Sciences University of Lisbon Master's 3,000 USD
Master in Food Science and Engineering University of Lisbon Master's 2,000 USD
Training Course on Algae applications and food safety University of Coimbra
Master in Gastronomical Sciences University of Lisbon Master's 3,000 USD
Master in Development of Food Products Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Advanced Food Chemistry Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Endocrine disruptors and contaminants of diet) Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Industries Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Microbiology Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Quality II Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Human Food Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Preservation Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Quality I Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Toxicology Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Analysis Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Packaging Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's
Master in Food Safety Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's

Food Science in Portugal by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 2
Master's 20 2,350 USD 3,000 USD 3,125 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 Portugal

Study Food Science in Portugal: common questions

How many food science programmes are there in Portugal?
23 food science programmes at 3 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a food science degree in Portugal cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in food science in Portugal is 3,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,350 USD and 3,125 USD per year.
Can I study food science in Portugal in English?
Yes — 30% of the food science programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 23).

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