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    Food Engineering

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    Milan, ITMScIn-person2 years
    €7,778.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    28%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits
    €150.00
    App fee

    Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Milan, IT. Tuition is €7,778.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program focusing on industrial food transformation technologies, chemical-physical and nutritional qualities of foods and beverages, supply chain management, and social, economic, and environmental effects of production from farm to fork. Covers food processing, production, preservation, quality management, safety, and sustainable processes.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 111 | QS: 1

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Jun 18, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Internet Based ≥ 78 (total score)
    IELTS
    required
    Min ≥ 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job search permit (Permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano is €7,778 across 120 required credits.
    Is Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano online or in-person?
    Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano is offered in-person.
    How long does Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano take to complete?
    Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano?
    Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano reports an acceptance rate of approximately 28%.
    What work-permit options follow Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano?
    Post-completion work rights for Food Engineering at Politecnico di Milano: 12 months job search permit (Permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro)