Welcome to the department of
Food Technology

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Department: Food Technology

Interdisciplinary

The Department of Food Technology has a strong interdisciplinary focus. It combines knowledge and methods from various disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, process engineering and nutritional sciences.

Innovative and sustainable

University studies in our department emphasise innovation to meet ever-changing consumer demands and to develop more environmentally friendly and sustainable products & methods.

Practical and research-oriented studies

Our department not only offers you sound theoretical knowledge, but also anchors your learning deeply in the real world of food production and processing. Prepare yourself to be at the forefront of innovation and help shape the future of the food industry!

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START OF STUDIES

Wintersemester 2025/2026

 

Dates and information for the start of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs at the Department of Food Technology

 

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Food Technology Bachelor of Science

On-campus study programme in German and/or English

Winter semester

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Industrial Engineering Life Sciences Bachelor of Science

On-campus study programme in German and/or English

Winter semester

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Industrial Biotechnology Start in the winter semester 2025/2026

On-campus study programme in German and/or English

Winter semester

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Food Processing Master of Science

Attendance programme

Winter semester and summer semester

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Food Processing part-time Master of Science

Blended Learning

Winter semester and summer semester

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Dates

19

Jan

Online Infosession M.Sc. Food Processing - part-time

Get to know us and our master's programs in an online meeting

19

Jan

Online Infosession M.Sc. Food Processing

Get to know us and our master's programs in an online meeting

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Award of the DAAD Prize 2025

DAAD Prize 2025 awarded

Maria Chiara Menapace (21) has been honoured with the DAAD Prize. She is being recognised for her social commitment and her excellent academic achievements.

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ABOUT US

GUIDING PRINCIPLE(S) & TEAM

The Department of Food Technology employs 10 professors, 28 employees and a number of lecturers. These include numerous student assistants and mentors who actively support us with their work. But what exactly makes the department special?

ABOUT US

 

STUDIES

ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Are you interested in university studies in the Department of Food Technology? Here you will find everything you need to know on the topics of compulsory internships, advisory services and much more.

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RESEARCH & DOCTORAL DEGREES

OUR RESEARCH AREAS, PROJECTS & DOCTORAL DEGREES

The department not only offers innovative research topics and projects for our students and doctoral candidates, but also for industrial partners.

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LABORATORIES

MODERN RESOURCES

With several laboratories and pilot plants, we offer training related to practice. Cooperation partners also have the opportunity to work on projects and research topics together with students and doctoral candidates.

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INTERNATIONAL

TOMORROWS FOOD IS OUR FUTURE - BE PART OF IT

Our 3 international Bachelor's degree programmes not only offer international students the opportunity to prepare for the global professional world.

Periods abroad, for example internships, are also possible.

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ALUMNI

REPORTS AND DATABASE

 

We remain in close contact with our graduates even after they have completed their degrees.

 

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Our study programmes

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