Master of Science in Sustainable Food Technical University of Munich

During the coursework in the first and second semesters, students will have to complete the following modules:

Refresher Modules

• Laboratory modules

Core Modules

• Technofunctionality of Food Components
• Nutrition and Microbiome in Health and Disease
• Energy Metabolism and Regulation
• Food Structure Design and Texture Engineering (Food Design)
• Molecular Sensory Science (Food Quality)
• Sustainability in Food Systems
• Food Toxins and Toxicants (Food Toxicology)
• Microbial Food Safety from Farm to Fork

Technical Elective Modules (choose two modules)

• Economic and Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
• Molecularbiological Methods to Assess Authenticity, CMO and Veterinary Drugs in Food
• Cellular Agriculture

Non-Technical Elective Modules (choose two modules)

• Business Administration
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Project Management Principles
• Production Planning in Industry

Global Internship

Master's thesis

Please visit our homepage for a complete list of modules.

Disclaimer: Modules available for selection are subject to availability. Unforeseen circumstances that affect the availability of the module include an insufficient number of students registering for the module and/or the unavailability of the professor. TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel or postpone the module under such circumstances.

Backed by decades of scientific research, the two-year full-time programme Master of Science in Sustainable Food is taught by lecturers from TUM who are well versed in the latest trends in research and education as well as in global industrial product development and management. The non-technical subjects are taught by experts from the industry from Asia and Europe.

Lectures will be held at TUM Asia's campus in Singapore.

All coursework is conducted in English.

After the coursework, each student has to complete a mandatory internship in the industry or with an academic institution. It is required for the students to complete an internship related to their field of study at TUM Asia.

One can secure an internship in Singapore, Germany, or in any other country in Asia, Europe or the rest of the world. Students who have secured scholarships with their sponsoring companies will conduct their internships in these companies (this can be conducted in any branch of the company worldwide). Students without industrial sponsorship are to look for internships independently. It is expected that all students take an active approach in this search for internships. TUM Asia will help provide students with any possible internship opportunities, but students are to lead the search for internships independently.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (completed in at least three years) and its equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Nutrition, Food Safety, Sustainability or its equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or a closely related discipline.

However, if you are not sure whether you fulfil the admission requirements, kindly contact us.

For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an  "Akademische Teststelle" (APS) certificate is required.

Included in tuition fees

Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships/ for information on scholarships.

As Singapore is a relatively small island city with easy access via public transport, students are able to reside in any residential zones convenient to them. TUM Asia has no accommodation facilities on campus and our students search for their own accommodation that fits their budget and preferred area of ​​residence. They may choose to live in student hostels when they first arrive in Singapore and, after they have made new friends at university, they rent and share a private apartment with some other friends/classmates. The living expenses in Singapore (including accommodation) are approximately 1,500 to 2,200 SGD per month. The actual amount will vary across individuals.

Founded in 1868, Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe's leading research universities. In international rankings (QS World Ranking 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, and Shanghai Ranking 2022), TUM regularly places among the best universities in Germany. As one of the most research-intensive and most innovative universities in Europe, TUM strives to create sustainable solutions for society through excellence in education and research. In 2006, 2012, 2019 and 2026, it won recognition as a German "Excellence University".

TUM's unwavering commitment to the betterment of society has led to the establishment of its first and only overseas campus, TUM Asia, offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees conferred by TUM and other top universities in Singapore. Since opening its doors in 2002, TUM Asia has since produced close to 3,000 graduates in the area of ​​engineering and natural sciences from different countries.

As the first German academic venture abroad, TUM Asia is supported by the Singapore Government through the Economic Development Board (EDB), and by the German Government through the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The overseas campus TUM Asia currently has more than 900 active students in its various programmes.

Nestled off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is often endearingly known as the “Little Red Dot” as it remains one of the smallest countries in the world. Despite its small size, the 710 square kilometre metropolis is constantly bursting with economic activities straddling electronics, chemical industry and engineering.