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8 Best Food Science Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Food Science, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TU Technical University of Munich logo

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria · Public University

DE #1 QS World #28 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1868
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CK Kiel University logo

Kiel University

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein · Public University

DE #28 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1665
3
PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
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BA University of Bayreuth logo

University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria · Public University

DE #33 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1975
5
KA University of Kassel logo

University of Kassel

Kassel, Hesse · Public University

DE #46 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971
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HO University of Hohenheim logo

University of Hohenheim

Hohenheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #47 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1818
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HG Hochschule Geisenheim University logo

Hochschule Geisenheim University

Geisenheim, Hesse · University of Applied Sciences

DE #164 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
2013

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Food Science?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Kiel University, University of Potsdam. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Food Science cost in Germany?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Food Science in Germany?

Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Food Science at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Food Science at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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