General Information
The 3-year Degree Course in Food Technology represents a first-level university training course which can lead to employment in the food sector, as well as to access the 2-year second-level path for the achievement of a Master's Degree in Food Science and Technology. The Course constitutes the flagship educational offer of the University of Naples Federico II aiming at the formation of highly professional technicians for the food production sector. The Course in Food Technology belongs to Degree Class L-26: the study plan includes 19 exams for 159 credits. The remaining 21 credits are divided between: exams chosen by the student (12) and other activities, such as foreign language (4), computer science (1) and the final exam (4). The Course has recently been redesigned to meet the training needs of a professional who can respond to the to the demands of the stakeholders in the food sector. To this purpose, the training includes both frontal and laboratory and in-company training activities, aimed at acquiring professional knowledge and skills that allow an adequate job placement in the food production system. 

Admission Requirements
The program is open to candidates who possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent qualifications obtained abroad. Additionally, prospective students are required to take an assessment test that evaluates their proficiency in mathematics, physics, and logic, ensuring their initial preparation aligns with program requirements. Although passing the test is not mandatory for enrollment, it is a prerequisite for taking first-year exams.

Course structure