Program Overview
The Food Science and Safety at Kaunas University of Technology is a MSc programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food Science and Safety programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Science and Safety programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Management of food safety and quality
- Food safety and toxicology
- Food safety legislation
- Food technologies
- Food biotechnologies
- Development of new food products
- New processing methods for food products
- Food additives
- Research work
- Higher chemistry in food
- Food technologies
- Food additives
- Research work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entrance Requirements:
- Bachelor in Chemical Engineering with food/nutrition specialisation.
- Degree diploma and its suplement (legalised by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, translated into English and notary verified).
- Minimum average grade (CGPA) > 60 %.
- Research activities, articles are not required but gives higher entry score.
- Motivation letter.
- Proficiency in English: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL iBT 85/CEFR C1
- Entrance score consists of:
- 0.7 CGPA
- 0.2 Research activities, articles if any
- 0.1 Motivation (skype interview)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kaunas University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)is the leading technological university in the Baltic States, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
