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Tuition
NZD50,190/yr sourced
Duration
18 months
Intake
February
English
IELTS 6.5 overall
About this programme
The Master of Food Technology teaches the practical skills needed to undertake independent research in the food industry, with access to world-leading pilot plants, analytical labs and sensory-testing facilities. Held in high regard globally, it has produced graduates for the New Zealand and international food industries for more than 50 years and runs 18 months full-time (180 credits).
Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
Dates confirmed for your profile
Open
Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact application deadline for your profile, free.
Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.5 overall
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or food technology with a minimum B average (or with two years relevant experience), or a Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours
Fee sourcedTaken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. See the university fees page.
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Typical graduate salary — Engineering (general), New Zealand
NZD36,272–NZD54,573/yr
· ≈ ₹19.6 L–₹29.6 L/yr
This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Engineering (general) field in New Zealand,
from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of
what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Rupee figure converted at the 5 Oct 2026 mid-market rate; your
bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.
Tuition is NZD50,190/yr. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is February. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or food technology with a minimum B average (or with two years relevant experience), or a Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours English: IELTS 6.5 overall.
The programme runs about 18 months full-time.
Yes — shortlisting, SOP, LOR, Resume, application, scholarships and visa guidance are all free. We're paid by partner universities, not by you.
Apply to Master of Food Technology (MFoodTech) — free help
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