Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences [Dept. of Food Science]

Application Information

Admission to our graduate program is quite competitive. We expect 120-200 applicants and will accept 20 or less. Below are the general criteria for admission:

  • Good academic records from food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or other related science disciplines (3.0/4.0 GPA, or above)
  • Three good letters of recommendation from professors or other professionals
  • Good GRE scores (460 verbal, 700 quantitative, or above)
  • For international student who native languages are not English: Good TOFEL scores (minimum written test score of 550; minimum computer-based score of 213; minimum IBT internet-based scores of 22 for writing, 23 for speaking, 21 for reading, and 17 for listening). The acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7.
  • Good personal statement (1 page description of why you want to obtain a graduate degree in Food Science at Rutgers) 

Please note that meeting these criteria does not automatically guarantee admission, since there are usually more qualified applicants than spaces available. Admission decisions are based on holistic reviews of the applications, and thus failing one of the above criteria does not lead to automatic rejection.

Application forms are available on-line at the Graduate Admissions website http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu.All materials should be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate & Professional Admissions for processing.  No part of the application packet should be sent to the Food Science department, this will delay the application process.

Apply and pay the application fee online for the best service (Internet Explorer 6.0 or better is required). Submit your application no later than 2 weeks prior to the program’s deadline.  Early is better.  Supporting credentials should follow soon after the submission of an application.  Be sure to include your name on all documents sent.  (Do not send applications or materials directly to programs, as admissions cannot provide status, archiving, or other vital services for applicants who do so.)

Download the new Graduate and Professional Study Booklet if you are just starting to explore Rutgers as a candidate for your Graduate work.

Applying to Rutgers
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply–Three Easy Steps
Check Your Application Status* ^
Catalogs
Registrar

Application Deadline Dates
Curriculum:  Food Science   16400                   School Code:  2790                

U.S. citizens or permanent residents:                       Non-U.S. citizens
Fall:          May 1                                                               Fall:          March 1
Spring:     October 1                                                       Spring:     August 1

International Students (Admitted or Enrolled)
Center for International Faculty and Student Services
Health Requirements
Program in American Language Studies (PALS)

About Rutgers
About the University
Rutgers Diversity Advantage
Search Rutgers   

*Financial documentation is not updated for international applicants until admission is offered. Foreign student advisor reports are required only of those international applicants currently on   F-1 status at a US institution other than Rutgers. FSAR is required only after admission is offered and is not updated until then.

^Nondegree applications generally do not require test scores (except TOEFL for those educated abroad).  The Food Science Graduate Program requests all post-secondary transcripts.

Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
18 Bishop Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8530 USA
732/932-7711 Fax: 732/932-8231

Useful Links

-----