In 1992, as the food industry was going global, a question took shape: how do you train food technologists who can thrive anywhere in the world?
The European Master in Food Studies welcomed its first cohort in 1995 and shortly after became a truly international programme - bringing together Europe's leading food-science universities and the multinational companies shaping the industry.
Three decades later, EMFS is a specialisation within the MSc Food Technology at Wageningen University & Research, and its graduates hold leading positions in food companies across the world.
A two-year, full-time MSc in Food Technology that you study across four European universities, with a guaranteed nine-month industry placement at one of our nine partner companies. You graduate with a worldwide-respected Wageningen degree and real R&D experience behind you.
EMFS goes beyond the classroom - from its second edition, it was designed as a joint effort between universities and industry. This partnership is the reason students get to travel across Europe, meet with food multinationals and have their placement embedded into the programme.
Universities: Wageningen University & Research (NL), University College Cork (Ireland), Agro Paris Tech (France), Lund University (Sweden).
Companies: Cargill, DSM-Firmenich, Flora Food Group, JDE Peet's, Kerry, Mondelez, Nestlé, Tetra Pak, Unilever.,
A positive, cooperative attitude in communication and decision-making — across universities, companies and cohorts.
We value diversity of minds, cultures and areas of expertise as the strength of every cohort.
A lasting commitment to food quality, food safety and the environment in everything we teach.
The programme is built to develop a rounded professional, not just a technical specialist. Across two years, students build: Scientific knowledge & research experience, Technology and technical expertise, Business acumen, Project management, Teamwork & cross-cultural communication, An international professional network.
How EMFS came to be
Join the next cohort of international, ambitious students and build your future in the global food industry.
How to apply
Wageningen University
& Research