MScFood Science and Technology Engineering

Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Masters' degree / Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	Hungary (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Food Science and Technology Engineering)
Course code	MSZKELM_N_EN
Accreditation	OH FF/1847-2/2015, MAB 2007/7/XIV/2/4

Tuition fee	€2,650 per semester The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details will be indicated in the letter of admission. Those who are admitted to the Faculty must arrive within maximum 30 days after the official beginning of the study period and complete their enrolment to the university. The beginning of the study period can be found in the Academic Calendar uploaded to the Faculty website. If they fail to arrive until this deadline, they cannot enrol and cannot start their studies in that particular academic year. In this case, applicants are entitled for the 50% refund of their tuition fees after submitting a request for the refund until 15 October (in case of fall semester) or until 15 March (in case of spring semester). To this request, the applicants must attach official documentation that proves the reason why they cannot start their studies at the Faculty is visa denial. The proof may be an official letter concerning the rejection. Other reasons of no-show are not accepted. No refund is possible if requests are submitted after the deadlines above or the appropriate official document is missing. In case the tuition fee is not refunded, the applicants can start their studies in the semester when the programme is next launched. The entrance exam result is valid for one year after that the applicants have to take a new entrance exam for the admission By submitting the application to the Faculty, the above mentioned rules are automatically accepted by the applicant, and are no subject to further negotiations.
Application fee	€79 per programme The 79 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes are indicated in your application profile as many times 79 EUR should be paid.
Examination fee	€150 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate / Bachelor's Degree (or higher) 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). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Academic Records in English or certified translation is required. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2 level or equivalent certificate.

Other requirements	Skype interview (verbal entrance examination)

More information	u-szeged.hu/..grammes/food-engineering-msc

Overview

About the Programme

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 3rd semester there is a vocational practice (4 weeks) at multinational, local company or laboratory of food.

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 careers in the sector of food and beverages at production companies; at research institutes, at biotechnological laboratories or international advisory companies.

Duration of the program: 4 semesters

For more information visit our website or contact: International Relations Office: iro@mk.u-szeged.hu

Programme structure

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.