Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at U of I, Champaign

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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Overview

Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition offered at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a PG level course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who are willing to apply, can pursue the course within the duration of 18 to 24 months.

International students applying at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for this course, need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including TOEFL.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tuition fees for Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition for the first-year international student is USD 29,760. In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs, covering accommodation costs, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is USD 18,020.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years Get Curriculum
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition

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Fees
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Entry Requirements
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Highlights
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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Fees

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. Apart from the tuition fee, the students also have to spend money on stay, food and other utilities, which comprises cost of living, which is USD 18,020. The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The total first-year tuition fees of Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition is USD 29,760.

To know more about University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 18,00,540

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,15,820
Insurance	INR 1,34,440

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 85.74 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ February 2025

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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Curriculum

Students can download the PDF for getting access to the university's curriculum by clicking on the green symbol below. This PDF contains all of the aspects about Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition course offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, including the subjects taught, program credits, electives, and the semester-by-semester course structure. Get it now!

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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree

Applicants are expected to have an admission grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0)

If applicant has a non-science background and are interested in food science, before applying they should take courses in:

general chemistry

organic chemistry

microbiology

physics

statistics

calculus

Students interested in nutrition should take courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, physiology, and statistics before applying.
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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#21	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#23	Engineering and Technology QS, 2025

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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Liberal
Fun loving

Student Views

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.2

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.3

A big university in a small town with modern facilities.

Tips: The university is truly awesome, you don't have to worry about that. If you are looking for a calm but fun town to spend your 5 years of the Ph.D, then you are looking at the right place. It's very fresh in here. If you are expecting US city life, then you probably need to go to Chicago, which is around 3 hours away from here. There are many on-campus jobs available and even plenty of off-campus jobs as well. If you are a graduate student, it's even better because you can work with professors on their research projects. The hourly pay is also not bad as the expenses in this town are very low. Overall, I am very satisfied with the environment, people, university culture, eating out options, etc.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In general, there are fewer immigration options in the US. Provided the current scenario, the opportunities are getting even fewer. If I get a chance to permanently immigrate to the US, I would definitely not think twice about it. But the chances are better if you are from a STEM field or Academia.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read more

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Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS) - Batch of 2020

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.5

One of the best CS grad schools where I was able to make net positive money during my Masters!

Tips: Do not let cold weather be a reason for not joining UIUC, you get used to it. Apart from the thesis, there is no difference between MS and MS programme and both are considered the same for job applications but the thesis programme helps you improve your profile by getting to work with a professor on a research project. Computer Science programme has decent TA/RA opportunities and if you get one, you get 100% fee waiver and $2500 monthly stipend which is well above the monthly expenses. Post covid, intake to the professional MS programme has significantly increased from ~60 to ~300 resulting in a lot more competition to get a TA/RA.

Likes (Quality of faculty): UIUC has some of the best faculty in Computer Science, many times professors teach content that has been published in books by themselves. UIUC has many diverse professors, a very wide choice of course selection and a lot of flexibility in choosing courses.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Since Urban-Champaign is a college town, there are not that many Indian restaurants and for people who eat Jain food, there are hardly any food options outside. But there are many events in the department buildings where you can occasionally get free Pizzas.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best campustown in USA which gives you most bang for your buck compared to anywhere in states

Tips: Very accommodating culture. It will be the best experience of your life. Teachers are very knowledgeable. MS programme can be tailored to your liking where you can take courses from any department without much restrictions. This happened to be the best experience of my life.

Likes (Safety): Campustown is organized in a manner where all the students converge to Green Street where we have everything needed creating an awesome environment to meet new people and have fun. Cricket lovers can join Cricket Club of Illinois for a rewarding cricket experience and tons of tournaments in summer.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Faculty is very approachable and compassionate. After first semester most Masters student can find a RA or TA position. Try to meet with the faculty and show what drives you to do research and teaching and you will get a way around. The faculty is well-educated and mostly from universities ranked above UIUC.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.1

Most people and faculty are friendly.

Tips: Champaign is the best town to live in for those coming to the US for the first time. Pros such as low rent, a friendly campus, etc. can be of help. I availed a Research Assistantship which resulted in a tuition fee waiver. Very satisfied with my courses and the University.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

3.9

My Review on doing a Masters in UIUC

Tips: Since the university is in Illinois, the weather during the winters is brutal, which most Indians will find difficult to adapt to. Hence I advise you to buy proper winter clothes when winter approaches. The grocery stores on or near campus are also expensive, so you need to learn how to buy food in bulk without wasting anything. UIUC has a large diaspora of not only Indians but other nationalities as well, so socializing is necessary but not tedious. Despite this, feelings of loneliness can set in since everyone will be busy studying for their courses, which one should be prepared for.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus has a functional transportation service which is free for students of UIUC, with plenty of buses there to reach most parts of Champaign-Urban. Despite buses taking more time to reach the destination you wish to go to, the part that is already included in your tuition fees is convenient since one pays $60 as public transportation fees.

Dislikes (Value for money): Since I did my Masters in Aerospace Engineering, finding internships for myself was tedious due to ITAR. And unlike Indian institutes, we have to find internships by ourselves because most companies that come to the career fair look for US citizens only, though I would advise going to the career fair anyway to network.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I
Highlights

Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition is offered by College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences under University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
at
U of I

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