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    Master of Food Science (M.F.S.)

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    Ithaca, USMFSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $48,414.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    17
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MFS program based in Ithaca, US. Tuition is $48,414 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year course-based master's program offering focus areas including food science, food chemistry/product development, food microbiology/food safety, food engineering, food toxicology, dairy processing, enology, and sensory evaluation. Includes coursework and a capstone project.

    Focus: coursework
    #1 Food Science and Technology (program page)

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Speaking: 22 or higher; Reading: 20 or higher; Listening: 15 or higher; Writing: 20 or higher (TOEFL iBT exams taken before January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall band score of at least 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $37,418.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University is $48,414 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University online or in-person?
    Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University take to complete?
    Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University cohort?
    Master of Food Science (M.F.S.) at Cornell University typically enrolls around 17 students per cohort.