University College Dublin

• Degree: MEngSc (Master of Engineering Science) in Food Engineering
• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Credits: Typically 90 ECTS (confirm on the official programme page)
• Delivery: On campus
• Location: University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fees (indicative): International: EUR 29,500/year; EU: EUR 9,720/year
• Start dates: Typically September (confirm for the intake you’re applying to)
• Application: Submit via UCD’s postgraduate application portal (deadlines vary by intake)

Programme Structure

The MEngSc is delivered over one academic year and combines taught modules with applied learning to build engineering competence in food and bioprocess systems.

Indicative taught modules may include:

• Bioprocess Engineering Principles
• Unit Operations for Bioprocess Engineering
• Advanced Food Process Engineering
• Food Chain Integrity
• Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Waste to Energy Processes & Technologies
• Global Cold Chain Safety
• Food Refrigeration Engineering

Capstone / assessment: The programme includes end-of-module assessments and a culminating academic assessment (e.g., project or equivalent capstone component) to demonstrate integrated learning across food safety, process engineering, and sustainability.

Academic requirements

GPA / degree classification

Minimum upper second class honours (or international equivalent) in a relevant Engineering, Science, or cognate technology degree (NFQ Level 8)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® iBT

90

PTE Academic

63

Duolingo English Test

120

Work Permits

After completing your programme in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for permission to work, subject to Irish immigration rules and the type of qualification you completed.

• Post-study work permission: Ireland may allow eligible graduates to apply for a post-study work permission to seek employment after graduation.
• Eligibility: Typically, eligibility depends on successfully completing an eligible full-time programme, meeting the required academic level, and holding the correct immigration status at the time of application.
• Duration: The permitted duration can vary based on the programme and the current policy at the time you apply.
• Employment conditions: You may need to demonstrate that you are seeking work and/or meet any conditions related to employment type and salary thresholds (where applicable).
• Important: Rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the Irish immigration authorities and your university’s international student office before planning your next steps.

For the most accurate advice for your situation, confirm your programme eligibility and the current post-study work scheme details with UCD International Student Support.