Food Science and Food Technology Engineering (MSc) Program By University of Szeged |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A certified food science and technology engineer is skilled in the fields of production, technology, planning of operations, management of economic processes, development of products, quality assurance, tender-writing, and is capable of undertaking management tasks while taking into account technical and economic aspects. Food engineers are involved in the development of innovative applications in agricultural technology, biotechnology and processing of raw food materials to produce healthy food products. Between the 2nd and the 3nd semester there is a vocational practice (4 weeks) at multinational, local company or laboratory of food.
Basic subjects: Physical chemistry, Statistics, Transport phenomena, Quality management, Basics of nutritional science; Specialized subjects: Food safety; Biotechnology in food industry; Environmental management, Marketing; Measuring technics and automatization, Food technologies, Packaging in food industry, Product development and innovation, Food law, Planning of food plants, Novel and alternative food processing technologies; Elective subjects: Novel food preservation technics, Sensory analysis, Technology of fermented food products, etc.
Students will acquire scientific and technical knowledge to develop healthy and nutritious food products by applying innovative technologies, as well as skills to promote and market them. Food engineers will be equipped with the necessary analytical skills to work on food security and food analytical projects. Students who graduate from the Faculty usually choose their carriers in the sector of food and beverages at production companies; at research institutes, at biotechnological laboratories or international advisory companies.
Level of the programme: Master of Science (MSc) Duration of the programme: 4 semesters Registered in: Hungary Credits: 120

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A certified food science and technology engineer is skilled in the fields of production, technology, planning of operations, management of economic processes, development of products, quality assurance, tender-writing, and is capable of undertaking management tasks while taking into account technical and economic aspects. Food engineers are involved in the development of innovative applications in agricultural technology, biotechnology and processing of raw food materials to produce healthy food products. Between the 2nd and the 3nd semester there is a vocational practice (4 weeks) at multinational, local company or laboratory of food.
Basic subjects: Physical chemistry, Statistics, Transport phenomena, Quality management, Basics of nutritional science; Specialized subjects: Food safety; Biotechnology in food industry; Environmental management, Marketing; Measuring technics and automatization, Food technologies, Packaging in food industry, Product development and innovation, Food law, Planning of food plants, Novel and alternative food processing technologies; Elective subjects: Novel food preservation technics, Sensory analysis, Technology of fermented food products, etc.
Students will acquire scientific and technical knowledge to develop healthy and nutritious food products by applying innovative technologies, as well as skills to promote and market them. Food engineers will be equipped with the necessary analytical skills to work on food security and food analytical projects. Students who graduate from the Faculty usually choose their carriers in the sector of food and beverages at production companies; at research institutes, at biotechnological laboratories or international advisory companies.
Level of the programme: Master of Science (MSc) Duration of the programme: 4 semesters Registered in: Hungary Credits: 120

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

IELTS

5.5+

TOEFL

72+

Bachelor GPA

3+

Who should apply?
The program is planned for students who intend to pursue a Master of Science in Food Science and Technology engineering in English by completing this two year long course.
Application requirements: Submitted online application form; Bachelor of Science certificate (BSc in Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical, Organic Chemistry or Physic), a demonstrated proficiency in English (B2 level or equivalent) and a Skype interview (verbal entrance examination).

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,650 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,650 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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There are 11 Bachelors’ programs offered, as well as three undivided programs for high school students intending to study Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy. See the subjects covered on the website.

The application process varies by program, but there are some general requirements all undergraduate hopefuls need to follow:

Submission of an online application form
Paying application and entrance exam fees
Upload academic documents to demonstrate your knowledge and language proficiency
An entrance examination in person or online may also be required

The average tuition fee for undergraduates is €2,500, but humanities programs cost €1,500 on average and health program tuition is around €3,100 on average.

International students who wish to apply for an undergraduate program will do so via the online application platform.

Applicants should check the university’s website to find the best course for them. Each description has its specific paragraph about the application process. Applicants are required to fill in the online application form, upload the necessary documents and take an entrance exam in person or online.

For further information on the programmes, application procedures and deadlines, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

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There are 25 Master’s programs available at the University of Szeged.

The application process varies depending on the program; however, there are certain general requirements all applicants need to follow. These include:

General requirements: submission of an online application form
Pay the application and entrance exam fees
Upload academic documents to demonstrate your knowledge and language proficiency
An entrance examination in person or online may also be required

The average tuition fees at postgraduate level is €2,5000, but some programs may cost €1,900 (legal studies) or €8,000 for medicine programs.

For further information on the programmes, application procedures and deadlines, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

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Program overview

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