MSc Food Process and Product Engineering (MSc FPPE) at University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

A joint master's programme run by the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover and the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL), combining food technology and engineering, natural sciences and process economics across the food system from farm to fork. The programme takes no new students from the winter semester 2026/2027.

Faculty: University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (no new students from WS 2026/27)  |  Location: Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Theoretical depth in microbiology, biochemistry and food physics linked with applied food technology, with students involved in current research projects of TiHo and DIL. The first week is at TiHo in Hannover and the rest of the programme is at the Artland Campus in Quakenbrück; the master's thesis is in the 4th semester.

Career pathways

The master's degree qualifies for doctoral study (Dr. rer. nat. or PhD at TiHo) and for work in the food industry; internships and theses can be completed at partner companies.

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