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Sustainable Food Systems

Ghent University
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Tuition EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Ghent, Belgium
Language English

Program Overview

The Sustainable Food Systems at Ghent University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Sustainable Food Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Gent, Belgium

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sustainable Food Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Who can apply?

Applicants from all over the world can apply for the programme. They must hold a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agriculture, food technology, food science or nutritional sciences. Applicants with alternative study backgrounds with a focus on sustainability, food science and/or supply chain management will also be eligible, if they have earned at least 60 credits of professional scientific and methodological competences.
  • Minimum level of qualification: EQF Level 6 (Bachelor of Sciences or equivalent degree)
  • Minimum English level: B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages, certified by an official test of English as a foreign language (e.g. TOEFL paper-based with a minimum total score of 550, TOEFL internet-based with a minimum of 80, IELTS with a minimum overall band score of 6.5)
  • Domains: food science, agricultural science, life sciences.
  • For economic and social science students, they must prove a min. of 60 credits in agricultural science, food science or nutrition.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Ghent University 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 Ghent University

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Ghent University

Ghent, Belgium

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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