Master in Food Science

At Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), tuition costs 20,000 CNY per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jun 30, 2027.

The Master in Food Science at Sichuan Agricultural University is for students who want to learn about food and how it's made. This 4-year Master degree helps students understand how to create safe and healthy food.

Students learn about food chemistry, food processing, and food safety. They also get to work in labs and on projects to learn hands-on skills like sensory evaluation and food analysis.

After graduating, students can work as Food Scientists, Quality Control Managers, or Food Safety Specialists. They can work for companies that make food or for government agencies that regulate food safety.

Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) in Ya'an, China, was founded in 1906 and has grown into a comprehensive institution with about 43,000 students across multiple campuses. SICAU emphasizes agricultural sciences, biotechnology and life sciences while offering a wide range of disciplines from engineering and economics to the arts. Its three campuses in Ya'an, Chengdu and Dujiangyan provide diverse learning environments, modern laboratories and extensive field and experimental sites for applied research and training.

Academically, SICAU is known for strengths in crop and animal science, breeding, preventive veterinary medicine and agricultural engineering, with nationally recognized disciplines and extensive international collaborations. The university offers many degree programs and short-term courses tailored for international students, and maintains research partnerships with universities and institutes worldwide. Campus resources include research institutes, modern libraries and specialist training bases that support student-led projects and internships.

SICAU welcomes international students and provides on-campus accommodation, orientation services and academic advising to support academic success and cultural adaptation. The university offers scholarships and English-taught options in selected programs, and assists students with practical arrangements for living and study. Prospective applicants should check program availability, language requirements and scholarship deadlines early, and contact international admissions to arrange application steps and arrival planning.