M.Sc. 4 Semesters

Food Quality and Safety

Universität Bayreuth Kulmbach, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

Campus

Virtuelle CampustourHier

Programme Start

Winter semester

Intakes per Year

IELTS

6.5

German Requirement

German-taught programmes: proof of at least B2 German at application (rule unless regulati...

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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Universität Bayreuth

Universitäten · Bayern

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition fees

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Universität Bayreuth, an Universitäten in Kulmbach, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Food Quality and Safety, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). The programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Intake begins in Winter semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught programmes require proof set by each programme's regulations, usually CEFR B2 or higher. University guidance (not a university-wide minimum): B2 = IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (new scoring from 21.01.2026: 4.0), PTE Academic 60, Cambridge First grade B / Advanced grade C(180-192), UNIcert II pass; C1 = IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 95, PTE 76, Cambridge Advanced grade B / Proficiency pass, UNIcert III pass. Home/online editions of TOEFL, IELTS, CAE and PTE accepted; Duolingo/Linguaskill NOT accepted.

German Language

German-taught programmes: proof of at least B2 German at application (rule unless regulations differ); enrolment requires B2, C1 or DSH-2 depending on programme. Accepted certificates: DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x TDN 4 (when C1/DSH-2 required; TestDaF min 17 points for M.A. Intercultural German Studies), or DSH-1 / TestDaF 14 points no part below TDN 3 (when B2 required); plus DSD II, OESD Zertifikat C2/B2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2/B2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule / telc Deutsch B2, IIK Bayreuth C1/B2 certificates. English-taught master applicants additionally need German A1 (Goethe/OESD/telc/IIK/Unicert A1), submittable up to end of 2nd semester.

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Winter semester Semester

Entry: 1 March to 15 June

Locations

Kulmbach

Study Fields

Biochemie

Study Forms

Internationaler Studiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Bayreuth welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Food Quality and Safety in Kulmbach. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years).

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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