Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Crop and livestock production (ISCED 0811) Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects (JACS D000)
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	No duration set (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master's Degree in Agricultural Sciences)
Course code	6211IX001

Tuition fee	€5,266 per year The same tuition fee is applied for all applicants.
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-refundable
Registration fee	€250 one-time Non-refundable

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents as well as verified copies along with you when you finally go to the university. original documents shall be legalized with Apostille or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (origin country of document issue)

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. The evaluation and recognition of qualifications is the main step of admission procedure and all applicants must pass the recognition process of their credentials. By submitting the application, applicant confirms that submitted documents are correct, truthful and complete. More information about the procedure of recognition of education documents (academic qualifications): • specific requirements applied on education documents by countries; • duration of the recognition procedure; • right to appeal in case of unacceptable decision made by the university’s office are provided under this link: lsmu.lt/en/admission/admission-process/#admission-requirements Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: The same requirements are applied for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Additionally for non-EU applicants: Validation of education documents by the Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC), www.skvc.lt, could be required additionally.

More information	lsmu.lt/..sion/master-studies/food-science

Overview

Degree programme
Food Sciences

Course details Food Sciences 2 years Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences 120 ECTS credits 5,500 EUR per year Language of instruction – English

The Master’s Degree programme Food Sciences aims to educate qualified professionals able to use food research results at food factories and develop new products complying with demands of customers and satisfying their needs of healthy nutrition. In addition, graduates get competences in human resource management, organisation of production process and confidence for quick self-adjustment to continuously changing market.

After graduation you can:

Establish own business in catering, food production;
Work in biotechnology sector related companies;
Be employed at food factories as a Master of production, technologist; quality manager, supervisor of product development, project manager in food and agriculture related organizations, production supervisor, food quality inspector;
Food safety control sector or Agri-food consulting services

Why study Food Sciences at LSMU?

Extensive interdisciplinary studies based on fundamental and applied research. Diploma recognized in the EU and other countries. Possibility to join various research projects via student scientific clubs. Two industrial practices at the selected food establishment to develop practical skills. Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 70 different countries make up nearly 17% of the total student population at LSMU. Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling. Possibility to study abroad abroad by joining the Erasmus+ exchange programme. Student work – 20 hours/week allowed without any permits. Residence permit extended for 6 month after the graduation to look for a job in Lithuania or the EU.

For enquiries: Admission Office Tel.: 00370 37 327259 E-mail: fstudent@lsmuni.lt
Apply online apply.lsmuni.lt

Programme structure

Structure of programme

Year 1

Food Biotechnology; Formation of toxic compounds during the food processing; Organisation of food research, quality management and assurance; Nutrition and health; Applied Statistics; Functional Food.

Year 2

New food products development, production planning, food ethics; Dietetic nutrition peculiarities; Applied Organizational Psychology; Small Business Management; Food additives in innovative technologies; Industrial Practice; Master thesis.

Study Plan: lsmu.lt/wp-content/uploads/MM-antra-pakopa-anglu-k._nuolatines_2024-2025-m.m%5E-3.pdf

Career opportunities

After graduation you can:

Establish own business in catering, food production;

Work in biotechnology sector related companies;

Be employed at food factories as a Master of production, technologist, quality manager, supervisor of product development, project manager in food and agriculture related organizations, production supervisor, food quality inspector;

Food safety control sector or Agri-food consulting services.