How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Safety in the Food Chain is a master’s programme at BOKU University in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplomingenieur/Diplomingenieurin, Dipl.-Ing.. BOKU University is a public university in Vienna.
What you will study
What you study
The Master's programme Safety in the Food Chain (SIFC) is an international MSc taught in English at BOKU University in Vienna. It covers all areas of food safety, with a focus on risk identification, risk assessment and risk communication. You gain both specialist knowledge and practical skills.
The programme is built around three modules and a master's thesis, each worth 30 ECTS credits. Module A gives you basic lectures and exercises in food science. Module B deals with special subjects in food safety. You choose two Module B options, and one of them must be taken at a partner university. The master's thesis can be done at any SIFC university.
How the programme is organised
The MSc SIFC was developed by the five original members of the ELLS (Euroleague for Life Sciences) universities together with the University of Ljubljana. That international setup is part of the structure: you will study at more than one institution. The individual structure is meant to give you a new international perspective and make it easier to move between universities.
The programme lasts four semesters and totals 120 ECTS credits. Teaching combines lectures and exercises. The degree awarded is Dipl.-Ing. (Diplomingenieur/Diplomingenieurin).
Who it suits
This programme especially targets students who hold a BSc degree in Food Science. If you want to specialise in food safety and are ready to study in more than one country, it fits. The programme combines expertise from several European universities at a high level, so you should be comfortable with an international study path.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. Applications go directly to BOKU University, not through a central portal. The programme's own page gives the application period and the steps to register. At a public university like BOKU, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester. Check the BOKU page for the exact application process and any additional requirements.
What the register says
SIFC graduates will possess highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge that will enable them to analyse and evaluate different problems in connection with food safety on a technical and on a social level, to communicate these on an (inter)national level and to establish connections with the latest findings in the field of food safety. They will have knowledge of how food is produced and how the subject area of food safety can be organised, implemented and thus guaranteed on an international and interdisciplinary basis. They will also be able to use this knowledge to independently develop and implement or apply ideas and have developed a critical awareness of this in order to be able to react adequately to problems.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Food safety specialist
- Risk assessment officer
- Risk communication manager
- Quality assurance in the food industry
- Food control and inspection
- Research in food safety
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here BOKU University. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Safety in the Food Chain taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at BOKU University. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at BOKU University.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here BOKU University. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at BOKU University.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with BOKU University.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at BOKU University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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