Food Technology

The prerequisites for admission to the consecutive Food Technology (Lebensmitteltechnologie) master’s degree are:

1\. Evidence of an equivalent German grade of 2.7 or better in an initial professional degree (bachelor’s degree or diploma from a university (of applied sciences) or comparable foreign university) with a technological and/or natural science and/or food science background in the subject of food technology, food industry, ecotrophology, food chemistry or a related technology subject with course and exam results totalling at least 210 credit points (CP) based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) or equivalent results based on the relevant national grading system.

Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree programme over six semesters with 180 credit points must provide evidence of an additional 30 credit points. The acquisition of an additional 30 credit points is possible. Please see the admission regulations for further details.

2\. Evidence of English language skills at level B1 or higher of the European Reference Framework for Languages, verified by a certificate, study abroad in English during a previous study programme, English as the native tongue or evidence of professional activities in an English-speaking region for at least one year.

Applicants who have not obtained their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution and were not taught in German in the preceding study programme must demonstrate that they have the necessary German language skills (C1) to successfully participate in the courses.

A letter of motivation must be enclosed with the application.