Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero

2nd-level 1-year Specialising Master (check the entry requirements)

Offered with the support of CFAAR (Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research)

Campus: Cremona

Next intake: October 2026

School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law

School: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Programme duration: 1 year

Language of instruction: English

Total ECTS: 60

Edition: 11

The Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero programme is a 1-year, 2nd-level Specialising Master taught in English. Offered by Università Cattolica, with the support of CFAAR (Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research), this programme prepares graduates to lead innovation in food science, combining advanced scientific training with real-world business cases. It is named in honour of Michele Ferrero (Ferrero’s long-serving CEO for more than 50 years) and supported by the Ferrero Foundation.

Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are open! Explore more details below.

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What makes this programme unique?

Real business case project: Work in teams at Ferrero’s research centre in Alba, Italy, to solve real challenges in nutrition, health, and food innovation. You’ll pitch your own product ideas, guided by industry experts.

Interdisciplinary focus: The curriculum blends food technology, nutrition, biology, chemistry, food law, and consumer science—equipping you with broad knowledge and applied research skills.

Tackling real-world issues: You’ll study how to improve food quality, safety, and sustainability—developing solutions for reformulation, clean labeling, and product innovation.

Joint university training: Learn from professors and researchers at two top Italian universities, gaining a strong mix of academic depth and industry insight.

How is the programme ranked?

#82 in Food Science and Technology
Top 150 globally in Agriculture & Forestry

Source: US News Best Global Universities by Subject 2025/26 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

What are the benefits of studying in Cremona and Alba?

Innovation in context: Cremona offers a calm academic environment, while the Ferrero Centre in Alba provides a high-level professional setting focused on food innovation.

Ferrero connection: Learn from a company known worldwide for product innovation, research excellence, and strong consumer focus.

Field learning: Work on site with real business tools and data, learning how food science meets business decision-making.

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