{"id":117,"date":"2026-02-11T17:34:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccs-foodengineering.test.polimi.it\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:13:49","slug":"after-graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccs-foodengineering.test.polimi.it\/en\/after-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"After graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Science in <strong>Food Engineering<\/strong> is designed in close collaboration with industry and offers students numerous opportunities for direct interaction with companies in the agri-food sector. During the programme, students take part in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>seminars and guest lectures delivered by industry professionals <\/strong>within courses;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>technical visits to production plants<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>projects in collaboration with companies<\/strong>, particularly within the Trends in Food Industry Lab course;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>curricular and extracurricular internships<\/strong> in companies and research centres;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master\u2019s theses developed in collaboration with companies or international institutions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This continuous interaction with industry enables students to engage with <strong>real-world industrial challenges<\/strong>, develop practical skills, and build a professional network already during their academic path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of the MSc in <strong>Food Engineering<\/strong> acquire a <strong>multidisciplinary background<\/strong> combining engineering, technological, and managerial competences applied to the agri-food supply chain. This preparation enables them to address and solve the technological challenges of the modern food industry, operating in complex and international production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our graduates typically find jobs in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>food industry companies<\/strong>, in the areas of production, processing, packaging, and distribution of food and beverages;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>engineering and consulting firms<\/strong> involved in the design and implementation of processes and plants for the food industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>research centers and industrial laboratories<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>technical departments of public administration<\/strong> and consulting firms in the agri-food sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within these contexts, Food Engineers may perform a variety of roles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>development of <strong>innovative food processes and products<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>design and optimisation of <strong>production plants and technologies<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>management of <strong>production processes and supply chains<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>quality and food safety management<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>research and development (R&amp;D)<\/strong> activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Career Service as a contact point with companies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their studies and in the transition to the job market, students can benefit from the services offered by the <strong>Career Service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key initiatives aimed at fostering direct interaction between students, graduates, and companies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerservice.polimi.it\/en\/events\">meetings with companies<\/a> and industry professionals<\/strong> to explore career paths and opportunities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerservice.polimi.it\/en\/job-offers\">job offers<\/a> and professional opportunities<\/strong> targeted at Politecnico graduates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerservice.polimi.it\/en\/career-guidance-hub\">career guidance tools<\/a><\/strong>, including video courses for CV preparation and interview training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food Engineering<\/strong> graduates show a <strong>high employability rate<\/strong> and a strong alignment between their academic background and professional activities. Since 2019, the programme has graduated <strong>more than 250 students<\/strong>, many of whom have found employment in the agri-food sector and related industrial fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collected data also highlight a very positive evaluation of the skills developed during the programme, particularly in terms of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>technical competences applied to the food industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>problem-solving abilities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>integration of engineering and managerial skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All employment data for Politecnico di Milano graduates, collected and published by the <strong>University Evaluation Unit<\/strong>, are available at the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerservice.polimi.it\/en\/market-data\">Employment data<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AlumniPolimi<\/strong> is the official community of Politecnico di Milano, dedicated to graduates, Master alumni, and PhD holders. Joining the Alumni network allows graduates to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>maintain an active connection with the University;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>connect with professionals and researchers within an international community;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>participate in events and initiatives dedicated to Alumni;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access networking and professional collaboration opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alumni portal is available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.polimi.it\/en\/\">AlumniPolimi<\/a>. Through the \u201cSearch Alumni\u201d section, it is possible to identify Politecnico graduates by Study Programme and professional field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Food Engineering Alumni<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During events dedicated to the programme, such as the <strong>Food Engineering Day<\/strong>, graduates share their professional experiences and career paths after graduation. These moments provide valuable opportunities for students to gain direct insight into career prospects and professional trajectories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PhD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MSc in Food Engineering provides access to <strong>PhD programmes<\/strong> at Politecnico di Milano and other international universities. PhD programmes allow students to deepen advanced and innovative topics in Food Engineering, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>food production processes and technologies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sustainability of agri-food systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>microbiology and food safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data analysis and digitalisation of industrial processes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>design of food processing plants and supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many PhD projects originate from experimental Master\u2019s theses, often developed in collaboration with companies. Further information on PhD programmes at Politecnico di Milano is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polimi.it\/en\/phd\/prospective-phd-candidates\">Doctoral School website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Career opportunities The Master of Science in Food Engineering is designed in close collaboration with industry and offers students numerous opportunities for direct interaction with companies in the agri-food sector. 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