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EIT Master's in Food Systems

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EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Master of science in Food Systems |  2 years, full-time, 120 ECTS credits
EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Starting Autumn 2025

Programme overview

The Master’s programme in Food Systems is developing top talent for the food sector, by training the leaders of the future. It is organised by leading academic institutions and industrial partners from across Europe. This programme aims to prepare you to drive a future transformation of the food systems. The programme develops a combination of entrepreneurial skills to help you become an effective innovator in the food sector. The programme is established by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) in collaboration with Lund University, University of Reading, University of Hohenheim, University of Turin, University of Warsaw and Aarhus University.

It has a duration of 2 years, where you have the opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes in three universities according to your chosen path (see structure of the programme). A unique aspect of this programme is that students get to know three cities and universities, as well as three different academic perspectives on the food system.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • Translate innovations into feasible business solutions for the food sector.
  • Think beyond boundaries, and systematically explore and generate new ideas, responding to current and future challenges within the food system.
  • Use cutting-edge research methods, processes and techniques towards new venture creation.

Graduates will become part of an international alumni network with access to the right support when you want to innovate or create a new venture at any point in your career.

Career prospects

Students graduated from the MFS programme, can work in small or large multinational companies, international organisations, governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as at academic level. You will develop a very good EU network, and can work anywhere in the world. As a graduate, you will be provided with such knowledge and training that you can work in various fields of the food supply, i.e. production and processes, sustainable food development, quality and safety, food system innovation and management. After finalising the programme a graduate will be able to fulfil industry and society demands related to food systems.

Programme modules

The duration of this programme is 2 years. First semester, you will study at your home university (Lund University). The second semester, you will spend at a host university of the consortium. In the second semester, you will also take part in a Summer School on entrepreneurship and innovation with all other students enrolled in the programme. The third semester is spent at a second host university of the consortium. For the final semester, you return to Lund University to complete your Master’s thesis. The thesis will be mentored by a team of EIT Food Partners (including players from industry, academia and research institutes).

The programme includes 90 credits courses and a degree project (30 credits). There are three paths that consists in one track at home university and two tracks at host universities. You can select the path of your preference.

  • Path 1. Lund University, University of Turin, Aarhus University, Lund University.
  • Path 2. Lund University, University of Reading, Aarhus University, Lund University.
  • Path 3. Lund University, University of Hohenheim, University of Warsaw, Lund University.

Campus/tracks

Semester 1 and 4: Lund Campus, semester 2 and 3: at EIT Food partner universities according to track:

Lund University – University of Turin – Aarhus University – Lund University

Semester 1 – Consumer driven sustainable food processing and packaging – Lund University
Semester 2 – Circular Food Systems – University of Turin
Semester 3 – Future Foods – Aarhus University
Semester 4 – Thesis – Lund University

Lund University – University of Reading – Aarhus University – Lund University

Semester 1 – Consumer driven sustainable food processing and packaging – Lund University
Semester 2 – Public health nutrition & the consumer – University of Reading
Semester 3 – Future Foods – Aarhus University
Semester 4 – Thesis – Lund University

Lund University – University of Hohenheim – University of Warsaw- Lund University

Semester 1 – Consumer driven sustainable food processing and packaging – Lund University
Semester 2 – AgriFood science and engineering – University of Hohenheim
Semester 3 – Food Systems Management – University of Warsaw
Semester 4 – Thesis – Lund University

 

 

 


More information and contact

More information can be found on EIT Food's official website.

Master's in Food Systems (EIT Food's website)

Contact at LTH

msc.eitfood@lth.lu.se

Why choose Lund as your home university?

At Lund university, you will study in a strong inter disciplinary education and research environment with specialists from all parts of the food system, including food systems analysis, processing, packaging, logistics and consumer behavior. You will also become part of a long tradition of collaboration between industry and academia.

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Applications

Apply from EIT Food's official website 

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biological/Life Sciences, Food Science, Chemistry, Food Safety and/or Nutrition or equivalent. English Level 6/ Level B2 CEFR.

Selection criteria

The selection of applicants is based on academic qualifications, entrepreneurial skills and interview.

Degree

Master of science in Food Systems

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