42 PhD programmes in Food Science in Europe

At Doctoral School of Nutrition and Food Sciences from University of Debrecen research is increasingly widespread as new challenges emerge in the field of food quality and safety and as new procedures are introduced in the food chain. 

Embark on a transformative academic journey at the prestigious University of Catania, renowned for its excellence in education and research. The University's distinguished doctoral program in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science stands as a beacon of innovation and scholarly pursuit.

The Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics programme offered by Uppsala University develops advanced research expertise in food, nutrition, and their relationship to health.

The Food Policy PhD at City St George's, University of London will explore the role of food in society and its impact on health, environment, social justice and economy in a vibrant research community, based in our Centre for Food Policy.

The Science and Engineering for Food and Bioproducts programme offered by AgroParisTech - Institut des Sciences et Industries du Vivant et de l'Environnement focuses on the processing of agricultural resources into food and bio-based products within the context of sustainable bioeconomy challenges.

The Food Science programme offered by University of Udine develops expertise in nutrition, food quality, and product innovation.

The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability. This PhD in Analytical, Sensory and Consumer Science is offered at Abertay University.

Food, Nutrition and Health at The University of Exeter is underpinned by our current expertise in nutrition science, human nutrition and dietetics, sustainable nutrition and planetary health, nutrition physiology, and sports nutrition, as well as cutting-edge facilities and techniques.

Over the duration of the Food Science doctoral programme from Szechenyi Istvan University, students are expected to become increasingly self-reliant in their work.

Process Control from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava is aimed at the solution of scientific problems in the control and management of unit processes, chemical and food technology and in control of complex technological units in the process industries.

The Department of Food Science from Aarhus University aims to provide a PhD degree in Food Science at the highest international level. This requires dedicated PhD students and supervisors as well as a fine working environment.

The Life and Food Science programme of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offered at the Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science.

The Doctoral Course in Veterinary Science and Food Safety at the University of Padua assists PhD students in the accomplishment of their projects, allowing them to reach their goals and develop their scientific competitiveness.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Food Policy, Nutrition and Diet is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Food and Public Health is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

The Ph.D. Course "Animal and Food Science" is offered by the University of Padua, one of the best academic research institutions in Italy. The University is located in the Veneto region, well known for its animal production and food industry, which provides high-quality Italian gastronomic products and wines.

This Agriculture, Food and Environment PhD degree from University of Pisa is a three-year post-graduate research course at the homonymous department (DAFE) of the University of Pisa. 

The MPhil/PhD in Agricultural Science and Technology from University of Lincoln offers prospective students advanced research opportunities in transdisciplinary research combining studies on agriculture, people, and technology. 

At University of Nottingham, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Food Sciences. 

The Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Burgundy is focused on research training for research and development, expertise and consulting.