In 2123, Nanjing Agricultural University, Suzhou University and Nantong University ranked in the top three in Jiangsu Food University.

1. Nanjing Agricultural University

The College of Food Science of Nanjing Agricultural University is a national demonstration station for food nutrition, one of the six new key disciplines in Jiangsu Province, and one of the outstanding engineer programs in Jiangsu Province. Its food nutrition testing specialty actively introduces foreign advanced technology and establishes modern testing equipment and perfect laboratory.

2. Suzhou University

The Institute of Food Science and Nutrition of Suzhou University is a key laboratory for the construction of the technical system of food safety and quality system in Jiangsu Province, a demonstration base for college students' innovation and entrepreneurship education in Jiangsu Province, and one of the six new key disciplines in Jiangsu Province. Its major is food nutrition detection, with advanced scientific research facilities, and it provides high-quality courses for students.

3. Nantong University

The College of Food Science and Technology of Nantong University is a key laboratory for the construction of the technical system of food safety and quality system in Jiangsu Province, and a key laboratory for the teaching of nutrition and food science in colleges and universities in Jiangsu Province. Its nutrition and testing specialty is equipped with advanced instruments and equipment and a perfect testing system, which provides students with a good learning environment.

Employment direction of food major

1. Food production and processing: Graduates can be employed in large-scale food production enterprises, food processing plants or food factories, engaged in food production, processing, quality control, packaging and technology research and development.

2. food quality and safety control: graduates can engage in food quality monitoring, food safety testing, quality management, compliance assessment and food standard formulation in the food industry or related institutions.

3. New product development and innovation: Graduates can join the food research and development team to develop and innovate new products, involving food formula design, raw material selection and process improvement.

4. food nutrition and health: graduates can work as food nutritionists, nutrition consultants, food nutrition assessment, etc., and provide advice and suggestions on food nutrition.