
Master of Science in Italian Food and Wine
Padua, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Programme structure
1st Year: Animal/Plant Biodiversity and Food; Food and Wine History/Insights from abroad; Nutrition; Food Safety, Hygiene and Traceability for Food Quality; Food Microbiology and Quality; Value Adding Quality Schemes and Consumer Demand; Quality, Processing and Sensorial Analysis of Italian Food; Anthropology and Society; Communication skills
2nd Year: Consumer Behaviour; Food and Wine-Based Territorial Valorisation and Rural Development; Research methods for Food and Wine studies; Quality, Processing and Sensorial Analysis of Italian Wine; Quality-Oriented Food and Wine Management and Governance; Master project (6-month)
Admissions
Curriculum
The Italian Food and Wine course, offering a delightful journey with 120 (ECTS) credits, immerses students in the rich and diverse world of Italian culinary traditions. This program not only provides a comprehensive understanding of food and wine production but also cultivates an appreciation of cultural and gastronomic heritage, preparing students for roles in promoting, preserving, and innovating within the Italian food and wine industry.
1st Year: Animal/Plant Biodiversity and Food; Food and Wine History/Insights from abroad; Nutrition; Food Safety, Hygiene and Traceability for Food Quality; Food Microbiology and Quality; Value Adding Quality Schemes and Consumer Demand; Quality, Processing and Sensorial Analysis of Italian Food; Anthropology and Society; Communication skills.
2nd Year: Consumer Behaviour; Food and Wine-Based Territorial Valorisation and Rural Development; Research Methods for Food and Wine studies; Quality, Processing and Sensorial Analysis of Italian Wine; Quality-Oriented Food and Wine Management and Governance; Master project (6-month).
Program Outcome
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master of Science in Italian Food and Wine
Scholarships and Funding
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate works in public organisations and private companies involved in the production, protection, valorisation, marketing, consulting, training and communication activities for high-quality agro-food products
English Language Requirements
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