The study on preferences for convenience food was made among 140 university students. In the study the eating frequency of foods and meals considered as ’’convenience food”, their choice factors, and additives accompanied the meals prepared with an use of convenience food were determined. The most preferred foods were muesli and concentrates of soups, sauces and desserts. The least desired foods were those prepared for microwave ovens. The foods easy to prepare, convenient and time-sparing were mostly desired. Advertising and new on the market were most insignificant choice factors.