Undergraduate
Degree in Food
Sciences and
Cultures
Become an expert in methods of food production, distribution, and consumption, with comprehensive knowledge of the agribusiness industry and work towards a more sustainable scenario for the planet.
FORMAT
Mandatory attendance
(except for part-time students)
LANGUAGE
English (1st year)
Italian (2nd & 3rd year)
DURATION
3 years
CREDITS
180 university credits
START
22 September 2025
SCHOLARSHIP
Available
TUITION
€15,500 annual fee
Academic year 2025/26
Our curriculum provides a unique exploration of Food Sciences and Cultures, combining social and technical studies. This well-rounded program equips students with an interdisciplinary understanding of food – from molecules to global food systems. Instead of solely focusing on professional readiness, we highlight experiential learning. We venture beyond the classroom with study trips, hands-on workshops, and engaging field projects.
17 required courses
3 Elective courses
15 study trips (5 per year)
XXX internship hours
OUR UNIQUE EDGE:
- Field Experiences
- On-site classes
- Online lessons
- Hands-on experiences
- Intensive field training
- Enterprise visits
In collaboration with
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Study Plan
One of its kind in the world, our degree skillfully integrates molecular sciences, food ecosystems, sustainability, and food practices.
It intertwines academics with experiential learning, yielding comprehensive insights into the food world.
With a global perspective, we groom graduates to understand broader cultural, health, and sustainability issues within food systems. This holistic course empowers them to influence the dynamic world of gastronomy.
First Semester
Food Biodiversity
Molecular Science And The Science Of Taste
Political Economy And Food Sustainability
Second Semester
Food Microbiology
Food Anthropology
Legal Ecology And Historic Forms Of Sovereignty
Gastronomic Lab I - Optional Courses
Annual Academic activities
Language Skills - Italian
Language Skills - English
Study Trips - Year I
First Semester
Food Biodiversity
Molecular Science And The Science Of Taste
Political Economy And Food Sustainability
Second Semester
Food Microbiology
Food Anthropology
Legal Ecology And Historic Forms Of Sovereignty
Gastronomic Lab I - Optional Courses
Annual Academic activities
Language Skills - Italian
Language Skills - English
Study Trips - Year I
First Semester
Food Biodiversity
Molecular Science And The Science Of Taste
Political Economy And Food Sustainability
Second Semester
Food Microbiology
Food Anthropology
Legal Ecology And Historic Forms Of Sovereignty
Gastronomic Lab I - Optional Courses
Annual Academic activities
Language Skills - Italian
Language Skills - English
Study Trips - Year I
Action Learning:
Where knowledge meets practice
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Faculty
Every year some of the main experts of the food sector are invited to Pollenzo to teach and share their knowledge. Here below some of most renowned professors and professionals of food, food production, communication and business in the world, which have confirmed their presence at this master program:
Admission
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
Italian high school graduates – students who have an Italian high school diploma;
Graduating Italian high school students – students who will obtain their Italian high school diploma in 2025;
Non-Italian high school graduates* – students who have earned a non-Italian high school diploma and are eligible for university enrollment as reported on the legalization document for their diploma (Declaration of Value, Statement of Comparability, Diploma Verification, authenticated transcripts). Students with high school diplomas earned in the EU may contact the Registrar Office directly to have the validity of their academic titles evaluated individually;
Graduating Non-Italian high school students* – students who will obtain their high school diploma from a non-Italian high school in 2025 must submit their high school transcripts with indicated date of graduation.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages demonstrated during the Italian language interview/admission test.
Important information for applicants with a U.S. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, US candidates must possess one of the following:
(1) a U.S. high school diploma and at least 3 successfully completed Advanced Placement exams achieved on the basis of at least the last 2 years of attendance successfully.
(2) a U.S. high School Diploma and a full year of subsequent academic studies. Such enrollment will be possible even if the achievement of the full year takes place in a third country.
Important information for applicants with a U.K. High School Diploma:
According to the “Regulations on foreign students’ access to university programs in the academic year 2025-2026″, UK candidates must possess at least 3 passing A-level exit examination grades in different disciplines.
CALENDAR
Applications open
3 December 2024
Deadline first session
11 March 2025
Deadline second session
20 May 2025
Deadline third session
05 September 2025
Start date
22 September 2025
Open day
Proponiamo diverse occasioni, in presenza e online, pensate per far conoscere i nostri corsi e il campus a chi sta valutando di entrare nella comunità UNISG. Un’opportunità per scoprire da vicino la nostra offerta formativa e vivere in anteprima l’esperienza universitaria.
Clicca sul pulsante per tutte le informazioni su Orientation Days, Open Days e visite individuali al campus.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual fee for the Three-Year Undergraduate Degree in Food Sciences and Cultures starting in the academic year 2025/26 is €15,500* and includes:
all academic activities, including conferences, tastings, and seminars;
books and other print materials;
all study-trip expenses as programmed;
participation in many UNISG and Slow Food events as included in the undergraduate program;
private insurance policy covering urgent healthcare for non-European students;
access to Career Center services (food sector job placement)
enrollment certificates, official transcripts, receipts of payment and international legalization of diploma for non-Italian students, including mailing fees.
The annual fee for the Three-Year Undergraduate Degree in Food Sciences and Cultures starting in the academic year 2025/26 is €15,500* and includes:
all academic activities, including conferences, tastings, and seminars;
books and other print materials;
all study-trip expenses as programmed;
participation in many UNISG and Slow Food events as included in the undergraduate program;
private insurance policy covering urgent healthcare for non-European students;
access to Career Center services (food sector job placement)
enrollment certificates, official transcripts, receipts of payment and international legalization of diploma for non-Italian students, including mailing fees.
The annual fee for the Three-Year Undergraduate Degree in Food Sciences and Cultures starting in the academic year 2025/26 is €15,500* and includes:
all academic activities, including conferences, tastings, and seminars;
books and other print materials;
all study-trip expenses as programmed;
participation in many UNISG and Slow Food events as included in the undergraduate program;
private insurance policy covering urgent healthcare for non-European students;
access to Career Center services (food sector job placement)
enrollment certificates, official transcripts, receipts of payment and international legalization of diploma for non-Italian students, including mailing fees.
The annual fee for the Three-Year Undergraduate Degree in Food Sciences and Cultures starting in the academic year 2025/26 is €15,500* and includes:
all academic activities, including conferences, tastings, and seminars;
books and other print materials;
all study-trip expenses as programmed;
participation in many UNISG and Slow Food events as included in the undergraduate program;
private insurance policy covering urgent healthcare for non-European students;
access to Career Center services (food sector job placement)
enrollment certificates, official transcripts, receipts of payment and international legalization of diploma for non-Italian students, including mailing fees.
CALENDAR
| Payment | University Fees | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | €2000 | 8 days of admission notification |
| 1st installment | €8500 | March 4, 2025 |
| 2nd installment | €6000 | August 31, 2025 |
Scholarship pre-evaluation deadline
November 19, 2024
Assignee notification
November 26, 2024
Where does a UNISG graduate work at?
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Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Some alumni work for newspapers, magazines, agencies, or television stations, others in the communications sector of companies or organizations. In fact, to communicate food one must, first of all, know it; know the supply chains, the processes, the artisans, the processors, the history, etc.
I nostri alumni lavorano come:
Global Brand Manager
Export sales manager
Global Communication Manager
Meet some of our alumni
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Alessandro Rosso Chief of R&D in Barilla -
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Alessandro Rosso Chief of R&D in Barilla -
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Alessandro Rosso Chief of R&D in Barilla
Collaborate on Real Projects
With Industry Partners
The Strategic Partners Club is composed of the main entities of the food industry. Our Partners are the preferred contacts for research, education, and innovation projects.
