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Overview
The European Master of Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business offers an education that is at the same time broad and in-depth. The programme aims to develop and foster knowledge and awareness of scientific trends in food science, safety and quality, food product, process design and sustainable production, computational methods and risk analysis within a global context, as well as to identify key concerns about ecological and community issues relating to food systems and their production.
The course seeks to expand the scope of theoretical research and policy debates over sustainable agriculture and food production. It offers a better understanding of food systems and ecological dynamics and offers strategies in terms of regenerating natural systems. Understanding and development of key issues in food legislation and regulations and application of quality management systems in the supply chain are integral components of the course. The focus on social concerns arising from food production, marketing, economics and consumption practices are addressed in an international context.
Career
The programme prepares competent employees for varied sectors of work including food production, food processing, agribusiness, and positions at educational institutions, government departments and private companies.
You will be highly skilled and prepared for work at the highest professional level, able to solve problems and to present research.
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Courses include:
- Food Science Fundamentals
- Food Safety and Quality Fundamentals
- Sustainable Food Product and Food Process Design Fundamentals
- Computational Food Science, Technology and Engineering Fundamentals
- Environmental Practices and Sustainability
- Business and Economics in Food Industry
- Sustainable Production of Plant based Food Products: Cereals
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Food Sciences View 9 other Masters in Food Sciences in BelgiumExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
The admission policy is intended to ensure equal opportunity of access to higher education for qualified European and third country students. All applications are evaluated by both KU Leuven Admissions Office and the relevant master’s programme director. Final admission decisions will made be at the discretion of the Faculty.
- Academic background
- Recommendations
- English language proficiency
- GRE test results are not mandatory. However, submitting GRE scores might still be considered as an asset when applying.
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International
8000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 EUR per year during 24 months.
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Living costs for Gent
754 - 1205 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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