Master in New Food Thinking

Leading the Future of Food through Creativity, Science, and Culture

Feed your passion for gastronomy with a program designed to reshape how we understand food. The Master in New Food Thinking combines systemic thinking, scientific inquiry, and artistic innovation, preparing leaders to address the complex challenges of the food industry. With a curriculum that bridges creativity, sustainability, and practical application, this course empowers you to master food innovation, cultural narratives, and cutting-edge methodologies. Graduates excel in roles across culinary arts, business development, and gastronomic experiences, making a meaningful impact in the world of food.

Start date: October 20, 2026

Admissions open

Innovate by Merging Creativity with Analytical Insight

Discover food as both an ecological thought and a behavioral science. This program delves into neuroscience, sensory exploration, and consumer behavior, uncovering how food choices are influenced by perception and psychology. Engage in hands-on sensory labs, creative workshops, and courses like Aesthetics of Flavors and Emotions to craft experiences that connect cultural innovation with scientific understanding.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum includes:

• Food Philosophies and Ecology
• Food Psychology and Neuroscience 
• Food Politics and Society

Expanding Your Gastronomic Horizons Through Experiential Learning

Step beyond the classroom with study trips that bring food systems to life. These immersive experiences connect you with key actors in the food world, offering first-hand insights into culinary traditions, sustainability practices, and creative innovations. Explore the rich diversity of gastronomy’s cultural and systemic dimensions, refining your creative vision and enhancing your ability to design meaningful food experiences.

Through study trips, you’ll:

• Engage with food producers and innovators
• Explore different culinary traditions and sustainable practices
• Gain new perspectives to inspire creative solutions

These journeys deepen your understanding of food systems and prepare you to craft impactful solutions in gastronomy.

Understanding Food Beyond Its Taste

Food tells stories that transcend taste, revealing symbols, emotions, and connections. In this module, explore how food serves as a medium for artistic and cultural storytelling. Learn to create compelling narratives through courses like Creative Food Writing and Food Photography, bringing gastronomic ideas to life in ways that resonate with diverse audiences.

This program helps you:

• Develop creative concepts rooted in cultural and political dimensions
• Experiment with visual storytelling and publishing tools
• Understand food’s symbolic and sensory significance

Master the art of gastronomic expressions that inspire and connect in a world where food is a universal language.

Sculpt Meaningful and Sustainable Food Experiences

Food is more than nourishment—it is a powerful medium for transformation. This module empowers you to design innovative food systems prioritizing sustainability, ethical responsibility, and circular practices. Learn to address challenges like ecological impact and explore creative solutions to reimagine traditional food systems.

Core courses like Circular Economy for Food: Upcycling and Circular Cooking and R&D and Food Creativity equip you to integrate scientific expertise, artistic vision, and systemic thinking, creating experiences that spark dialogue and innovation within the food industry.

Innovate, Communicate, Lead

Graduates of the Master in New Food Thinking are equipped to take on leading roles in shaping the future of the food industry. Whether driving innovation in culinary creation, advancing business growth and strategy, or crafting transformative gastronomic experiences, they are at the forefront of change. With a strong foundation in creativity, critical thinking, and systemic insight, they are prepared to address complex challenges and redefine food’s role in culture, commerce, and society. This program empowers them to make a meaningful impact, fostering innovation and leadership across diverse sectors in the world of gastronomy.

Shift the Course of Your Networking

Become part of a diverse community embracing individuals from 98 different countries, and extend your academic journey beyond conventional scholastic boundaries. Our international student body nurtures a globally inclusive environment, providing opportunities to explore and appreciate diverse world cultures while expanding your professional and personal network.

A unique aspect of our community, fondly acknowledged by our alumni and students, ensures that your university experience extends well beyond graduation. This sense of togetherness and continuity reflects our commitment to your lifelong learning and growth.