Overview

Program Details

The Food Technology graduate program from American University of Beirut stresses quality control management, food safety, sensory evaluation, food engineering and value added to agricultural products. MS in Food Technology program offers both thesis (30 cr.) and non-thesis (33 cr.) options, and is normally completed over two years on a full-time basis.

The mission of the program is to enhance the health and quality of life in Lebanon and the Middle East region through teaching, research and outreach programs designed to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food products. In addition, the program prepares graduates for advanced studies in Food Science and Technology.

Programme Structure

Courses

Food Engineering
Food Biochemistry
Sensory Evaluation of Food
Nutrition
Food Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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97

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Technology

Academic requirements

GRE^®

147 _(verbal)

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official university transcript(s) – All levels

Graduate Application (apply online)

2 recommendation letters

AUB graduates or graduates from US/UK/AUSTRALIA/CANADA are exempted from ELPR

$50 US application fee.

Tuition Fee

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International

16245 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1083 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

16245 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1083 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Beirut

750 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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