Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development 15 credits

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About the course

What food and meals will be needed for a sustainable society?
By using product development, sensory analysis, and creative methods, students in this course will develop conceptual proposals for products and experiences related to food and meals. The focus is on sustainability from both local and global perspectives.

The course is aimed at students from diverse backgrounds who have an interest in food. It combines analytical and creative approaches, with lectures interwoven with workshops, practical implementations, and visualizations.

During the course, a product is developed collaboratively, often in partnership with a company or organization. The goal is to strengthen students’ abilities in teamwork, sensory evaluation, and product development.

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Autumn 2025
- Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development
  
  International admissions round
  
  HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2820
  
  Eligibility Food and nutrition, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or Restaurant and Culinary arts, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or equivalent. English for basic eligibility for higher education.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 41,600
  
  Total fee: SEK 41,600
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-28031
  
  Eligibility Food and nutrition, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or Restaurant and Culinary arts, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or equivalent. English for basic eligibility for higher education.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 41,600
  
  Total fee: SEK 41,600
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
Autumn 2026
- Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development
  
  International admissions round
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 16 October 2025
  
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  Starts
  31 August 2026
  
  Ends
  1 November 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2800
  
  Eligibility
  90 ECTS in one subject including at least 15 ECTS thesis. English for basic eligibility for higher education.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  The online application opens 16 October 2025 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 January 2026.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 41,600
  
  Total fee: SEK 41,600
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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