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MSc Food Science & Nutrition abroad — for Indian students

Food, nutrition and agri-science is where India has genuine domestic strength — and where the Netherlands (Wageningen) and Germany (Hohenheim) lead globally.

11universities
7countries
6+funding routes

Where this leads

Food product development, quality and safety, nutrition research, agri-business and FMCG R&D.

Manna Educare is founder-led by Dr Chathyushya K B, PhD (Microbiology, ICMR-NIN) — so your programme fit is judged on the science, not on which university pays the biggest commission. We will tell you if a route is wrong for you.

Canada · 2
University of Alberta
MSc Food Science
Edmonton · rank ~96 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹16L/yr
University of Guelph
MSc Food Science · MSc Plant Agriculture
Guelph · rank ~400 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹17L/yr
Europe / other · 1
University of Auckland
MSc Food Science
Auckland · rank ~65 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹18L/yr
Germany · 3
University of Hohenheim
MSc Food Science · MSc Crop Sciences
Stuttgart · rank ~400 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
Justus Liebig University Giessen
MSc Nutritional Sciences
Giessen · rank ~450 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
Martin Luther University Halle
MSc Nutritional Sciences
Halle · rank ~500 · IELTS 6 · Free/yr
Ireland · 1
University College Dublin
MSc Food Science
Dublin · rank ~126 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹22L/yr
Netherlands · 1
Wageningen University & Research
MSc Food Technology · MSc Plant Sciences
Wageningen · rank ~59 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹19L/yr
UK · 2
University of Leeds
MSc Food Science
Leeds · rank ~82 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹24L/yr
Queens University Belfast
MSc Food Safety
Belfast · rank ~202 · IELTS 6 · ₹20L/yr
USA · 1
Purdue University
MS Food Science
West Lafayette · rank ~89 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹30L/yr

Funding this programme

Scholarships Indian students on this route commonly apply for:

⚠️ Fees, IELTS minimums and intakes on this page are indicative planning figures compiled by our team. Universities and funders revise them each cycle — always confirm officially before applying.

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Common questions

Which universities abroad offer MSc Food Science & Nutrition for Indian students?

We track 11 universities offering this route — across 7 countries. The full list with fees and IELTS minimums is on this page.

What does MSc Food Science & Nutrition cost abroad?

Typically ₹15–40 lakh per year depending on country, plus living costs. Check each university card on this page for its indicative band.

What IELTS score do I need for MSc Food Science & Nutrition?

Most programmes here expect IELTS 6.5 overall, with some competitive ones asking 7.0. Several European universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter instead — worth confirming before you pay for the test.

Can I do MSc Food Science & Nutrition abroad with an average percentage?

Often yes — the honest answer depends on which university. Top-100 universities want a first class with research exposure; many strong European universities are realistic at 60–70%. Our free eligibility check scores your actual profile and tells you which tier is realistic instead of guessing.

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