Food Industry

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University Trier University - Trier University of Applied Sciences
Degree Master

Degree Master of Engineering, M.Eng.
Study Type Second cycle
Mode of admission without admission restriction
Deadline for Beginning Students 15.03.2026
Standard period of study (amount) 3 semesters
Study Mode (elucidation) full time
Location (main / branches campus) Trier
Admission semester summer and winter semester
Subject

Das Food Technology gehört zum Studienbereiche Food Technology der Fächergruppe Engineering Sciences.
Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Food Technology.
Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Engineering Sciences.
Food Technology

Das Trade and Industry gehört zum Studienbereiche Economic Sciences der Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.
Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Economic Sciences.
Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.
Trade and Industry
Areas of Concentration Food Industry

Field of study
- kind of Master course according to the KMK consecutive
- Main instruction language German
- Annotation of the Higher Education Institution 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.
- Course Website
- Link to the programme in the Accreditation Council database
Access and Admission Requirements
- Mode of admission without admission restriction
- Admission semester summer and winter semester
- 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.
  more information regarding admission requirements
- Completion of first university degree
  Bachelor/Bakkalaureus, Diplom (FH)
  (and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent)
  
  Minimum requirements for first university degree:
  - Minimum grade: 2.50
  - Minimum number of semesters: 7 semesters
  - Required ECTS credits: 210
  For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study:
  - Area of study: Food Technology
Programme Dates and Deadlines
- Sommersemester 2026
- - Lecture period
  - 23.03.2026 — 04.07.2026
  - Deadlines for Germans and foreigners with German university entrance qualifications
    Beginning Students
    
    15.03.2026
    
    Advanced Semester
    
    15.03.2026
  - Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer 31.01.2026
  - Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
    Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer 31.01.2026
- Wintersemester 2025/2026
- - Lecture period
  - 06.10.2025 — 31.01.2026
  - Deadlines for Germans and foreigners with German university entrance qualifications
    Beginning Students
    
    The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
    
    Advanced Semester
    
    The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
  - Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
  - Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
    Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
Contact / contact person
- International Students and applicants are kindly requested to contact the International Office:
- Akademisches Auslandsamt
- Street address Schneidershof, 54293 Trier
- Phone 0651 8103-378
- Fax 0651 8103-547
- aaa(at)fh-trier.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Contact / contact person for this program
- Contact Description Hochschule Trier Fachbereich Bauen und Leben
- Contact person Holger Weinand, M.Eng.
- Street address Schneidershof, 54293 Trier
- Phone 0651 / 8103-286
- weinandh(at)hochschule-trier.de
- Allgemeine Studienberatung
- Street address Schneidershof, 54208 Trier
- Postal/mail address Post Office Box, POB 1826, 54208 Trier
- Phone 0651 8103-745
- Fax 0651 8103-314
- a.faber(at)hochschule-trier.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Contact Frau Anja Faber
- Function Leiterin
- Responsibility Studienservice
- Phone 0651 8103-745
- Fax 0651 8103-314
- a.faber(at)hochschule-trier.de
- Internet page

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