Overview

The goal of the M.A. Food Studies 15-month, U.S. accredited master’s degree program at The American University of Rome in Food Studies is to provide students with specialized knowledge and practical skills relating to the food system at all levels – from the local to the global – through a cross-disciplinary and international lens.

Learning outcomes

The program hones students’ critical thinking and independent research capabilities while cultivating the expertise and transferable skills necessary for the graduate student to pursue a profession in the field or continue to further study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food, Environment and Society

The Global Food Economy

Research Methods for Social Sciences

Social and Cultural Dimensions of Food and Eating

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Roma, Italy

Disciplines

Chemistry Natural Sciences Food Science View 25 other Masters in Chemistry in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for an M.A. program, students are required to submit documents detailing their undergraduate education together with a transcript of all completed courses. Students are also required to submit their Curriculum Vitae, an academic writing sample demonstrating research abilities, and a motivation statement (minimum 700 words) explaining their interest in their program of choice and their career goals, having carefully reviewed the courses that are offered.

In addition, students are required to submit at least one academic letter of recommendation, preferably by an academic advisor or professor from the undergraduate level, and at least one professional letter of recommendation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16800 EUR / year

≈ 16800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

16800 EUR / year

≈ 16800 EUR / year

Additional Details

U.S. citizens, a permanent U.S. resident, or a Canadian citizen must make the payment in USD ($27,400). For all others please make payments in Euros.

Living costs

Roma

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

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