The European Master in Food Studies (EMFS) is a two-year specialisation within the Master's Food Technology (Wageningen University & Research) that offers an international study journey across four European countries.
Built for theory, practice and global exposure. The EMFS programme is designed around four main components: academic modules, company interactions, a combined thesis-internship, and a longitudinal team project. Gain scientific knowledge, research experience, communication skills, project management capabilities, and teamwork expertise - preparing you for a career in the international food sector.
The curriculum, activities and milestones students will follow in each of the two years.
During the first year, students will complete the academic modules at four of Europe's leading universities. You will spend 2-4 months in each of the four countries: the Netherlands, Ireland, France and Sweden.
View the complete curriculum in the Study Handbook ↗
August - December
Wageningen, the Netherlands
Study ingredients, food structure and sustainable food processing.
January - February
Cork, Ireland
Study food consumers, business and supply chains.
March - April
Paris, France
Study food process engineering, packaging and food safety.
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May - June
Lund, Sweden
Integrated food project, from concept to plan.
In the second year, students work on their thesis project while completing an internship in one of our partner's R&D site.
The internship is guaranteed for each student! EMFS works with 9 partner companies and our cohorts are intentionally small (20-25 students) to ensure each student completes an industry placement.
Students will have two supervisors guiding and evaluating them during the thesis project: one from the company and one academic supervisor from Wageningen University. The thesis will be reviewed by a fully qualified examiner.
*Visa or legal restrictions may apply when choosing an internship company.
One of the most exciting parts of the EMFS programme. In small teams, students will work on a topic briefed by an industrial partner.
The project opens with a week of team building and workshops on entrepreneurship. Teams then develop their own project across the two-year programme, with the expertise and guidance of universities, companies and student coaches.
You will develop your teamwork, cross-cultural communication and project management skills, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset, personal leadership and conflict management. Students not only present their projects to the board, they also have the chance to create prototypes and samples of their products!
For more than 25 years, EMFS has shaped graduates who go on to leading positions in the food industry worldwide. EMFS goes beyond technical skills, developing you into a well-rounded food professional:
Scientific knowledge & research experience
Technology and technical expertise
Business & Project management
Entrepreneurship & Product Innovation
Teamwork & Cross-cultural communication
Join the next cohort of international, ambitious students and build your future in the global food industry.
How to apply
Wageningen University
& Research
