24 monthsProgramme duration
390 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Master's Degree in "Agri-food Sustainability" is an international program offered in a blended format (with 31–33 ECTS credits delivered online through self-paced learning, depending on the chosen track). It provides solid multidisciplinary training in agricultural sciences and technologies. The program aims to enhance agri-food production and maintain high product quality standards, with particular attention to environmental sustainability and the health of both producers and consumers. All courses are taught in English.
Graduates will be equipped to plan and manage agricultural production, especially focusing on supply chain quality. They will acquire a comprehensive agro-ecological perspective, as well as market insights, enabling them to innovate within agricultural enterprises and supply chains. Additionally, they will be attentive to post-production processes and the impact that agri-food products can have on human health.
The program offers two specialized tracks:
Agroecology and Sustainable Farming focuses on sustainable production systems, including organic farming, low-input agriculture, and agroecology. Courses and field activities cover production techniques for major herbaceous crops, sustainable control of pests, pathogens, and weeds, water management in the context of climate change, and soil improvement.
Food Quality and Nutrition emphasizes post-production, aiming for high organoleptic and nutritional quality of processed products, distribution, and the food industry. Courses and field activities involve acquiring operational and managerial knowledge on the conservation and post-harvest treatment of products, and their impact on human health.
Both tracks include practical activities in classrooms and laboratories (such as agricultural genetics, plant pathology, germplasm banks, and plant physiology). Additionally, numerous educational outings allow students to observe various local production realities from a global perspective, fostering connections between students and local businesses.
Graduates will be equipped to plan and manage agricultural production, especially focusing on supply chain quality. They will acquire a comprehensive agro-ecological perspective, as well as market insights, enabling them to innovate within agricultural enterprises and supply chains. Additionally, they will be attentive to post-production processes and the impact that agri-food products can have on human health.
The program offers two specialized tracks:
Agroecology and Sustainable Farming focuses on sustainable production systems, including organic farming, low-input agriculture, and agroecology. Courses and field activities cover production techniques for major herbaceous crops, sustainable control of pests, pathogens, and weeds, water management in the context of climate change, and soil improvement.
Food Quality and Nutrition emphasizes post-production, aiming for high organoleptic and nutritional quality of processed products, distribution, and the food industry. Courses and field activities involve acquiring operational and managerial knowledge on the conservation and post-harvest treatment of products, and their impact on human health.
Both tracks include practical activities in classrooms and laboratories (such as agricultural genetics, plant pathology, germplasm banks, and plant physiology). Additionally, numerous educational outings allow students to observe various local production realities from a global perspective, fostering connections between students and local businesses.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Master's Degree in "Agri-food Sustainability" is an international program offered in a blended format (with 31–33 ECTS credits delivered online through self-paced learning, depending on the chosen track). It provides solid multidisciplinary training in agricultural sciences and technologies. The program aims to enhance agri-food production and maintain high product quality standards, with particular attention to environmental sustainability and the health of both producers and consumers. All courses are taught in English.
Graduates will be equipped to plan and manage agricultural production, especially focusing on supply chain quality. They will acquire a comprehensive agro-ecological perspective, as well as market insights, enabling them to innovate within agricultural enterprises and supply chains. Additionally, they will be attentive to post-production processes and the impact that agri-food products can have on human health.
The program offers two specialized tracks:
Agroecology and Sustainable Farming focuses on sustainable production systems, including organic farming, low-input agriculture, and agroecology. Courses and field activities cover production techniques for major herbaceous crops, sustainable control of pests, pathogens, and weeds, water management in the context of climate change, and soil improvement.
Food Quality and Nutrition emphasizes post-production, aiming for high organoleptic and nutritional quality of processed products, distribution, and the food industry. Courses and field activities involve acquiring operational and managerial knowledge on the conservation and post-harvest treatment of products, and their impact on human health.
Both tracks include practical activities in classrooms and laboratories (such as agricultural genetics, plant pathology, germplasm banks, and plant physiology). Additionally, numerous educational outings allow students to observe various local production realities from a global perspective, fostering connections between students and local businesses.
Graduates will be equipped to plan and manage agricultural production, especially focusing on supply chain quality. They will acquire a comprehensive agro-ecological perspective, as well as market insights, enabling them to innovate within agricultural enterprises and supply chains. Additionally, they will be attentive to post-production processes and the impact that agri-food products can have on human health.
The program offers two specialized tracks:
Agroecology and Sustainable Farming focuses on sustainable production systems, including organic farming, low-input agriculture, and agroecology. Courses and field activities cover production techniques for major herbaceous crops, sustainable control of pests, pathogens, and weeds, water management in the context of climate change, and soil improvement.
Food Quality and Nutrition emphasizes post-production, aiming for high organoleptic and nutritional quality of processed products, distribution, and the food industry. Courses and field activities involve acquiring operational and managerial knowledge on the conservation and post-harvest treatment of products, and their impact on human health.
Both tracks include practical activities in classrooms and laboratories (such as agricultural genetics, plant pathology, germplasm banks, and plant physiology). Additionally, numerous educational outings allow students to observe various local production realities from a global perspective, fostering connections between students and local businesses.
Admission Requirements
72+
5.5+
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
Candidates must possess a Bachelors’ Degree (≥ 3 years, and Honours type. Information on country specific titles can be found on this page, this list is partial) in
These Degrees are not automatically considered suitable, an Appointed Committee evaluates transcripts and curricula to judge the suitability of each Degree for the course.
The following Bachelors’ degrees are not suitable for this course: Applied Chemistry, Bachelors’ degrees in Education, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bachelors’ degrees of Arts in Humanities-related disciplines (including Archaeology, Phylosophy, Conservation of historical or biologica heritage), Zoology. Bachelors’ degrees other than those indicated need to be evaluated to judge their suitability for the MSc program.
Candidates must possess ≥ 45 credits (ECTS or equivalent number of hours) in the subjects from the following areas:
Students will be asked to fill a table containing the list of exams related to the subjects indicated in this list. Candidates will be able to download the file to be filled out after starting the application.
An appointed committee will evaluate the academic credentials of the candidates and will evaluate the suitability of their degree for the program. Candidates with suitable degree and subject may be requested to take an interview to assess their preparation and eligibility for the admission.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish.
In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents.
Candidates must possess a Bachelors’ Degree (≥ 3 years, and Honours type. Information on country specific titles can be found on this page, this list is partial) in
- Agricultural sciences and technologies
- Agri-food Sciences and technologies
- Agricultural and Forest Science and Technology
- Other degrees evaluated by the Appointed Committee and judged suitable for the access.
These Degrees are not automatically considered suitable, an Appointed Committee evaluates transcripts and curricula to judge the suitability of each Degree for the course.
The following Bachelors’ degrees are not suitable for this course: Applied Chemistry, Bachelors’ degrees in Education, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bachelors’ degrees of Arts in Humanities-related disciplines (including Archaeology, Phylosophy, Conservation of historical or biologica heritage), Zoology. Bachelors’ degrees other than those indicated need to be evaluated to judge their suitability for the MSc program.
Candidates must possess ≥ 45 credits (ECTS or equivalent number of hours) in the subjects from the following areas:
- Subjects related to Agricultural and veterinary sciences: Economics and rural appraisal, Economics and rural appraisal, Agronomy and field crops, Arboriculture and fruit crops, Vegetable and ornamental crops, Forest management and silviculture, Agricultural genetics, Agricultural hydraulics and watershed protection, Agricultural machinery and mechanisation, Rural buildings and agri-forest land planning, General and applied entomology, Plant pathology, Agricultural chemistry, Pedology, Food science and technology, Agricultural microbiology.
- Subjects related to Biology: General botany, Systematic botany, Environmental and applied botany, Plant physiology, Zoology, Ecology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Applied biology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical biology, Genetics, Microbiology.
- Subjects related to Chemistry: General and inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry, Food chemistry.
- Subjects related to Earth Sciences: Physical geography and geomorphology, Applied geology.
- Subjects related to Civil engineering and architecture: Hydraulics, Hydraulic and marine constructions and hydrology, Sanitary-environmental engineering, Topography and cartography.
Students will be asked to fill a table containing the list of exams related to the subjects indicated in this list. Candidates will be able to download the file to be filled out after starting the application.
An appointed committee will evaluate the academic credentials of the candidates and will evaluate the suitability of their degree for the program. Candidates with suitable degree and subject may be requested to take an interview to assess their preparation and eligibility for the admission.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish.
In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents.
2 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,000 EUR
International
390 EUR
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