Biotechnology 48 months Undergraduate Programme By International Engineering and Technological University (METU) |TopUniversities

Biotechnology

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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

6,850 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

20 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Sep, JunStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BTech

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Biotechnology is a modern educational program for training specialists-engineers of food and agricultural biotechnology Special attention is paid to the study of the development and management of the food production process, control of raw materials and finished products, the development of new types of therapeutic and prophylactic products, biologically active substances, food additives, etc. types of bioproducts. The Bachelor's degree program in Biotechnology is designed to train specialists equipped with strong fundamental scientific knowledge and practical skills for work in modern biotechnological, medical, environmental, food, and agricultural sectors. The program follows an interdisciplinary approach that integrates advances in biology, chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, engineering, and digital technologies.  The curriculum includes the study of core biological and chemical disciplines, the mastering of modern laboratory techniques, participation in scientific research, and exposure to emerging fields such as genetic and cellular engineering, bioinformatics, omics-technologies, bioreactor systems, and environmental and industrial biotechnology. Special emphasis is placed on practice-oriented learning: students engage in laboratory work, undertake internships at enterprises, and participate in research laboratory projects.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BTech

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Biotechnology is a modern educational program for training specialists-engineers of food and agricultural biotechnology Special attention is paid to the study of the development and management of the food production process, control of raw materials and finished products, the development of new types of therapeutic and prophylactic products, biologically active substances, food additives, etc. types of bioproducts. The Bachelor's degree program in Biotechnology is designed to train specialists equipped with strong fundamental scientific knowledge and practical skills for work in modern biotechnological, medical, environmental, food, and agricultural sectors. The program follows an interdisciplinary approach that integrates advances in biology, chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, engineering, and digital technologies.  The curriculum includes the study of core biological and chemical disciplines, the mastering of modern laboratory techniques, participation in scientific research, and exposure to emerging fields such as genetic and cellular engineering, bioinformatics, omics-technologies, bioreactor systems, and environmental and industrial biotechnology. Special emphasis is placed on practice-oriented learning: students engage in laboratory work, undertake internships at enterprises, and participate in research laboratory projects.

Admission Requirements

50+
Admission of foreign citizens to METU on a fee-paying basis is carried out based on the results of an interview conducted by the METU Admission Committee throughout the calendar year. Enrollment of foreign citizens is carried out in accordance with the academic calendar, no later than 5 (five) days before the start of the next academic period (admission before the start of the 2nd semester is allowed). Documents in a foreign language must be submitted with a notarized translation into Kazakh or Russian. Educational documents issued by foreign educational institutions are subject to the recognition procedure in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan after the applicant’s enrollment, within the first academic period of study.

20 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep
Jun

Tuition fees

Domestic
3,400 USD
Domestic (Out of State)
4,600 USD
International
6,850 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upon arrival, it is necessary to make a notarized translation of the educational document into Kazakh or Russian in two copies: one is submitted to the Admissions Committee, and the second to the Public Service Center to apply for nostrification. This service is paid and costs up to $80, depending on the annually approved Monthly Calculation Index.
Tuition fees may be adjusted in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” in case of significant changes in the cost of educational services, labor costs, or inflation, but not more than once a year. In such cases, the parties sign a corresponding supplementary agreement.
The university assists in obtaining a student visa only after all foreign applicants have completed the mandatory verification procedures in accordance with the requirements of the relevant legislation.
Yes, all students who require dormitory accommodation will be placed in the “Studhouse METU” dormitory or in dormitories and student hostels of nearby universities. For the safety of residents, the dormitories are under 24-hour security, equipped with video surveillance, access control, and a concierge service to prevent unauthorized entry.
Admission of foreign citizens to METU on a paid basis is conducted based on an interview held by the METU Admissions Committee. The interview lasts 20 minutes and evaluates the applicant's knowledge and interest in the chosen program.
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