Master in Italian Food and Wine at University of Padua
English-taught master on the quality, marketing and protection of Italian food and wine: a first year at Agripolis, Legnaro, then a food path there or a sparkling wine path in Conegliano, and a six-month master project. Entry needs a three-year degree with economics, food or agricultural skills and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
Italian Food and Wine is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-70-R) taught in English by the University of Padua at Legnaro and Conegliano. Entry needs a bachelor's of at least three years with skills in economics, food technology or agricultural sciences, a grade that meets your country's minimum, and English at B2. There is no entrance test. Regional scholarship winners are exempt from fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Padua's Italian Food and Wine master asks for a bachelor's degree of at least three years, or a foreign equivalent, with proven skills in economics, food technology or agricultural sciences, a grade that meets your country's minimum, and English at B2. There is no entrance test: the programme has open admission with requirements, and you apply in one of the 2027/28 calls. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and subject requirements
You need an undergraduate degree of at least three years, or an equivalent qualification, with proven skills in economics, food technology or agricultural sciences. You should also know research and investigation methods and be able to apply research findings to real problems. [1]
For holders of Italian degrees, the School's 2026/27 notice sets one of two routes, plus a degree grade of at least 95/110 or equivalent: [3]
- Degree class route: a degree in class L-25, L-26 or L-GASTR.
- Credit route: a degree in any class with at least 24 CFU: at least 6 in biology and at least 18 in economics or statistics.
Country rules and minimum grades
The university's 2027/28 country list sets these master's entry titles and minimum grades: [2]
- India: a 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's, a professional bachelor's of 4, 5 or 5.5 years, or a 3-year pass or general bachelor's plus a postgraduate bachelor's or at least a 1-year master's. Minimum GPA 70/100, 7.0/10, 5.6/8 or 2.8/4.
- Pakistan: a 3-year bachelor's (Honours), a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's, or a 2-year pass bachelor's plus a 2-year master's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Bangladesh: a 4-year Honours bachelor's or a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Sri Lanka: a 4-year bachelor's or a Special Degree. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
- United Kingdom: a Bachelor Honours Degree.
The list is a reference, and the university's Admissions and Welcome Unit makes the final decision on each qualification. You must complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [2]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: a four-year B.Sc. in Agriculture, a B.Tech or Honours B.Sc. in Food Technology or Food Science, or an Honours degree in Economics, with a grade above your country's minimum.
- Check carefully: a three-year B.Com, BBA or BA in Economics, where economics fits the skills rule but a pass or general Indian degree also needs a postgraduate qualification to meet the 2027/28 country rule; and a B.Sc. in Biology, Chemistry or Microbiology, or a hotel management degree, where the fit depends on how much food technology, agriculture or economics your transcript shows.
- Often short: a BCA, a B.Tech in computer science, mechanical or civil engineering, or a BA in languages or history without economics, which do not show economics, food technology or agricultural skills.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [1][3] For 2027/28 the university's accepted B2 scores include IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 for tests taken until 20 January 2026 or 4.5 for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Trinity ISE II, Oxford Test of English 126 and Duolingo English Test 115. [4]
Certificates must still be valid or, where they have no expiry date, be no more than two years old on 15 September 2026. You can upload one after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [4]
You are exempt if you are a native speaker from a listed English-speaking country, or completed your qualification entirely in English in one of those countries or in the EU or Schengen area. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on that list. [4]
Selection
There is no entrance test. The programme has open admission with requirements. [8] The Admissions and Welcome Unit checks your application, and an Academic Committee then evaluates it. The unit may also ask for a CIMEA Statement of Comparability of your bachelor's degree. [5] The 2027/28 portal does not describe an interview. In the 2019/20 call, the teaching committee assessed candidates' motivation, knowledge and skills through an interview that could be held online. [1][7]
2027/28 deadlines
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply in Call One, from 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Call Three, from 1 April to 1 June 2027, is only for EU citizens and non-EU citizens living in Italy. You can apply to a degree programme only once per academic year, and classes start on 1 October 2027. [1]
You can apply before graduating, but you must complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [2] The ESA double degree has a separate call, usually published around February. [6]
Documents and non-EU steps
The application needs a CV and a motivation letter in English, your transcript of records, your degree certificate or, if you have not yet graduated, an enrolment or provisional certificate, your passport and your English certificate. [5] Documents must be in English or Italian, or come with official translations, and no legalised documents are needed at this stage. [1]
- If admitted, you accept your place on the portal. [1][5]
- Non-EU citizens living outside Italy complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July and apply for a type D study visa. [5]
- At enrolment, your degree and transcript must be translated into Italian or English and legalised or apostilled, or covered by a CIMEA certificate instead of legalisation. [5]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Padua, international application portal. Master's degree in Italian Food and Wine: entry qualification, language requirement, fees, programme structure and application calls, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Entry title requirements and specific entry requirements for qualifications awarded by non-Italian education systems, updated 15 September 2026 and valid for academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Call for admission to open-access master's degrees with requirements, candidates with an Italian qualification, course sheet for Italian Food and Wine, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Language requirement for admission to degree programmes, with the list of accepted English certificates and exemptions, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Study in English: how to apply and how to enrol with a foreign qualification, with the 2027/28 application calls. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Italian Food and Wine course and international opportunities pages, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Admission notice for English-taught master's degrees with open access and requirements, candidates with a foreign degree, course sheet for Italian Food and Wine, academic year 2019/20. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Italian Food and Wine programme page (degree class, school, language, locations and access type), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Tuition fees for international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Scholarships and fee waivers for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Italian Food and Wine is a master's degree in class LM-70-R (Food Science and Technology), taught entirely in English by the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment. It lasts two years and 120 ECTS, has open admission with requirements and is taught at Agripolis in Legnaro and at the Conegliano site in the province of Treviso. [1][8]
The degree covers the management, promotion and protection of high-quality agri-food products, wine included. It combines food science, economics and the history and culture of Italian food, and suits graduates in economics, food technology or agriculture who want to work with quality products and protected designations.
What you will study
Course units fall into three areas: food science; economics and product valorisation; and historical and socio-cultural studies. The first year is shared at Agripolis. In the second year you follow the Food pathway at Agripolis or the Wine pathway in Conegliano, which focuses on sparkling wine production, viticulture and marketing. Units in the 2027/28 plan include: [1]
- Animal/Plant Biodiversity and Food
- Value Adding Quality Schemes and Consumer Demand
- Quality, Processing and Sensorial Analysis of Italian Food
- Italian Wine Production, Quality and Sensory Analysis
- Food, Systems, Territory and Rural Development
- Food Microbiology and Quality; Food, Wine and Nutrition
- Food pathway: Food Safety, Hygiene and Traceability for Food Quality; Consumer Behaviour; Food and Wine History, Anthropology and Society
- Wine pathway: Sparkling Wine Production; Principles of Sparkling Wine Viticulture; Economics, Marketing and Management of Sparkling Wine; Enotourism
How the programme is taught
Teaching mixes lectures, laboratory work, multidisciplinary field trips across Italy, seminars by Italian and international experts from the food and wine sector, and case studies. The final semester is a six-month master project. [1]
Students on the Territorial Food and Wine curriculum can earn a double degree with the Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) in Angers, France, spending the second year there; applications usually open in February. Erasmus+ also funds study periods of 2 to 12 months abroad. [6]
Career paths
The university says graduates work in public organisations and private companies involved in the production, protection, promotion, marketing, consulting, training and communication of high-quality agri-food products. [1] The department lists these roles:
- Marketing high-quality food and wine in the EU and international markets
- Designing promotion and protection strategies for these products
- Managing producer organisations for geographical indications
- Overseeing off-trade and on-trade buying, mainly for international markets
- Planning territorial development strategies based on terroir-related products
Fees and scholarships
As an agriculture degree in fee Group B, Italian Food and Wine has a fixed fee for non-EU students whose family lives outside Italy, reduced for citizens of countries on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries. [9] Veneto regional scholarship winners do not pay the fee, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. Padua also offers merit scholarships and 100 full tuition fee waivers for students enrolling in degrees taught entirely in English. [10] See the fees page.
How to apply from outside the EU
We apply on apply.unipd.it with your transcript, CV, motivation letter and English certificate; legalised documents are not required to apply. Non-EU applicants living abroad have two 2027/28 windows: 15 September to 15 November 2026 and 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. You can apply to a degree programme only once per academic year. [1] The ESA double degree has its own selection. [6]
When admitted, you accept the place, we then complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July, and you complete the type D study visa application. [1][5] At enrolment you present your degree and transcript translated into Italian or English and legalised or apostilled, or a CIMEA certificate instead of legalisation, and you must have graduated by 31 July 2027. Classes start on 1 October 2027. [1][2][5]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Padua's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application on the university portal, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Padua DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Italian Food and Wine at Padua?
A degree of at least three years, or a foreign equivalent, with proven skills in economics, food technology or agricultural sciences. It must also meet Padua's 2027/28 country rules, which set minimums such as 70/100 or 7.0/10 for India and a GPA of 3.3/4.0 for Pakistan and Bangladesh. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. The programme has open admission with requirements, so there is no written test. The Admissions and Welcome Unit checks your file and an Academic Committee evaluates it. The 2019/20 call also assessed candidates through an interview that could be held online. [5][7][8]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2027/28 the university accepts IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 (or 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026), PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Duolingo 115 and other listed tests. A degree taught in English in India or Pakistan is not on the exemption list. [1][4]
When is the 2027/28 deadline for non-EU students?
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply in Call One, from 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. You can apply only once per year, and classes start on 1 October 2027. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You can apply with an enrolment or provisional certificate while finishing your bachelor's, but you must complete your degree by 31 July 2027 to enrol for 2027/28. You can also upload your English certificate after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [2][4][5]
I have a B.Com or a BBA. Can I apply?
Possibly. Economics is one of the three skill areas the programme lists, alongside food technology and agricultural sciences, so we check how much economics your transcript shows. A three-year pass or general Indian degree also needs a postgraduate qualification, or must be Honours, to meet the 2027/28 country rule. [1][2]
Where will I study?
The first year is at Agripolis in Legnaro, near Padua. In the second year the Food pathway stays at Agripolis, while the Wine pathway moves to Conegliano, in the province of Treviso. The final semester is a six-month master project. [1]
Is there a double degree?
Yes. Students selected for the Territorial Food and Wine curriculum spend the second year at the Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures in Angers, France, and receive degrees from both universities. The call is usually published around February. [6]
Can someone handle my whole application to Italian Food and Wine at Padua?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Padua's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Padua DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Italian Food and Wine?
Padua's 2027/28 country list covers Indian 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's degrees and professional bachelor's degrees of 4 years or more, with a minimum of 70/100 or 7.0/10. Your degree should show skills in economics, food technology or agricultural sciences, and you need English at B2. The steps are the online application, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Italian Food and Wine are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application in Call One or Call Two, admission decision, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Italian Food and Wine are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application in Call One or Call Two, admission decision, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Italian Food and Wine are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: online application in Call One or Call Two, admission decision, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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