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Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual)Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology

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Hochschule Hannover Hannover · Lower Saxony

About the Program

The goal of the Future Food Systems programme is to train engineers with expertise in food and packaging technology, as well as in economic and ecological aspects within these areas. The well-trained and dedicated graduates primarily find employment in the food industry and further regulated industries like cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, the graduates will find job opportunities in all subsectors of the packaging industry. The programme imparts knowledge and develops skills for resource-efficient optimisation of the entire system comprising the environment, people, food, packaging, mechanical and energy engineering, and information technology. It focuses on the challenges of the food industry (environmental and resource protection, product quality and safety, alternative protein sources, digital transformation). The unique selling point of the programme is its consideration of food and its packaging as an integrated system. This is based on an interdisciplinary approach across the entire value chain: raw materials – processing – packaging – trade – consumption – recycling and further processing. It is possible to choose between three majors within the Future Food Systems programme: Food Technology Packaging Technology Dairy Technology Knowledge, skills, and methods required for your professional activity are taught in an application-oriented manner. The degree programme is structured in a mixture of lectures, seminars, exercises, case studies, and internships. Subject group: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), economics Field of interest: food, packaging, engineering, chemistry, biology, machinery, technology, economics
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The goal of the Future Food Systems programme is to train engineers with expertise in food and packaging technology, as well as in economic and ecological aspects within these areas. The well-trained and dedicated graduates primarily find employment in the food industry and further regulated industries like cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, the graduates will find job opportunities in all subsectors of the packaging industry. The programme imparts knowledge and develops skills for resource-efficient optimisation of the entire system comprising the environment, people, food, packaging, mechanical and energy engineering, and information technology. It focuses on the challenges of the food industry (environmental and resource protection, product quality and safety, alternative protein sources, digital transformation). The unique selling point of the programme is its consideration of food and its packaging as an integrated system. This is based on an interdisciplinary approach across the entire value chain: raw materials – processing – packaging – trade – consumption – recycling and further processing. It is possible to choose between three majors within the Future Food Systems programme: Food Technology Packaging Technology Dairy Technology Knowledge, skills, and methods required for your professional activity are taught in an application-oriented manner. The degree programme is structured in a mixture of lectures, seminars, exercises, case studies, and internships. Subject group: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), economics Field of interest: food, packaging, engineering, chemistry, biology, machinery, technology, economics

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How do I apply to Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover

Is Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Future Food Systems – Food Technology and Packaging Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Hannover — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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