Food Industryfull time

Degree
Master of Engineering
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
3 semesters
Location
Trier
Deadlines
28 days left (Germans and inhabitants)
January 2027 (EU)
January 2027 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Food Technology
  • Trade and Industry

Focus

Food Industry

Annotation

Food science, manufacturing techniques and entrepreneurship combined in one degree course Have you already successfully obtained a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Food Production or related fields and would now like to gain deeper insights into the ecological and economic aspects of business processes? Then this degree course is just right for you! Why should you study Food Economics at Trier University of Applied Sciences? In addition to focusing on management-related topics, you will also have the opportunity to set your own priorities. You will also have access to numerous elective courses from the fields of economics, engineering and/or natural sciences. Our goal is for you to be universally employable in management positions in many industries after completing your studies. You can also pursue a doctorate with this Master’s academic degree. On the main campus in Trier, you will complete your Food Economics degree programme in 3 semesters and obtain the Master of Engineering (MEng) academic degree.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Professionally qualifying degree in the areas Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Science, Biotechnology, Life Science, Nutrition Science or in a related subject with min. 210 credit points (ECTS), gained with a grade average of "good" (2.5) or better.

Lecture period

  • 06.10.2025 - 31.01.2026
  • 23.03.2026 - 04.07.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired

    The application deadline for Master's degree courses at the Birkenfeld campus is 05.09.2022. Further exceptions to the aforementioned deadlines will be communicated via the university's application pages.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired

    With certificates from abroad, generally via www.uni-assist.de; Exceptions will be communicated via the university's application pages

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired

    With certificates from abroad, generally via www.uni-assist.de; Exceptions will be communicated via the university's application pages

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

    The application deadline for Master's degree courses at the Birkenfeld campus is 05.09.2022. Further exceptions to the aforementioned deadlines will be communicated via the university's application pages.

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Until 15.03.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Until 31.01.2027

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Until 31.01.2027

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Until 15.03.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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