Programmes and courses for professionals in food technology
Develop the next generation of sustainable food innovations! Food technologists drive innovation in how we produce, process and preserve food. Whether you focus on ingredient functionality, food design or process engineering, your expertise shapes the future of sustainable food systems. At Wageningen University & Research, you can deepen your scientific and technical foundation through flexible online programmes designed for professionals in the food industry.
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Custom made programmes
Want a tailor-made programme for your team? We create in-company courses that address your organisation’s challenges in food innovation, quality and process design.
Advance your career in food technology
Whether you want to earn a full master’s degree or sharpen specific skills, Wageningen University & Research offers flexible learning paths in Food Technology to fit your career ambitions.
Online Master’s Food Technology
A part-time, fully accredited MSc programme that integrates food chemistry, physics, microbiology, process engineering and quality design. Study online, join two short on-campus lab sessions, and gain a world-class degree from Europe’s leading food science university.
Master’s Courses for Professionals
Take one or more courses from the Online Master to strengthen your expertise in areas such as sustainable food process engineering, product design or ingredient functionality. Study online and earn a recognised certificate.
Short Courses and Masterclasses
Looking for hands-on learning on campus? Wageningen Academy offers short, research-based programmes such as Data-Driven Agri-Food Business, Meat Analogues Technology and Science, Principles of Sensory Science, and Validation of Chemical Methods for Residue Analysis. Ideal for professionals seeking practical insights guided by leading WUR experts.
Testimonial
Former student Myrte van der Heijden followed the online master’s programme in Food Technology. Currently she's working on the development of extraction and purification processes of plant-based proteins. Read her story.
Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on the course or programme. For details on the type of certification, accreditation or degree, please view the description of the course or programme of your interest. Or, if you’re looking to obtain a specific kind of accreditation (i.e. ECTS), you can use the filter to select which kind in the left column on our programmes and courses overview page.
WUR offers a wide range of programmes for Bachelor's and Master's students, as well as for professionals and for anyone with a healthy appetite for knowledge. MOOCs specifically are open courses where anyone is welcome to join, regardless of your educational and professional background.
Please view the course or programme description of your interest to find specific information on the required entrance level and prerequisites.
WUR welcomes people from all over the world; native and non-native speakers. The language of most courses is English. Depending on the programme an advise or requirement is stated. English language requirements for admission to a Master’s programme and Master courses is defined for Dutch nationals, EU nationals and nationals outside EU/EFTA, respectively.
For MOOCs and all other Professional Education programmes CEFR level B2 is advised, not obligatory. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
We offer self-paced courses, that allow you to study at your own time and pace. Also we offer instructor-paced courses, where the pace is set by the instructor and course material becomes available as the course progresses. This allows you to study from anywhere and still interact with peers and enjoy qualified live instruction.
After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via email. Be sure to check your spambox. If you still can’t find the confirmation email, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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