Overview

Those completing the Food Technology programme from University of Algarve can integrate research and development (R&D) institutions/departments, food company’s technical staff or work at intermediate/senior management level in the food industry.

The acquired skills will enable them to carry out activities associated with e.g. the processing and analysis of food and (alcoholic) beverages, research and development of new food products and processes, food safety and quality, assessment and mitigation of environmental impact of the food industry, traceability and authenticity of food products.

Career Opportunities

Those completing the MSc in Food Technology can integrate research and development (R&D) institutions/departments, food company’s technical staff or work at intermediate/senior management level in the food industry. The acquired skills will enable them to carry out activities associated with e.g. the processing and analysis of food and (alcoholic) beverages, research and development of new food products and processes, food safety and quality, assessment and mitigation of environmental impact of the food industry, traceability and authenticity of food products.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Microbiology

Seminar

Technology Of Products Of Animal Origin

Technology Of Products Of Plant Origin

Water Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Faro, Portugal

Disciplines

Food Technology View 4 other Masters in Food Technology in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a higher education degree in the areas of Food Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition or similar scientific areas, obtained in agreement with the principles of the Bologna Process.

Holders of a foreign academic degree: a) attributed in a first cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a signatory state to this process; b) recognized as fulfilling the objectives of a degree by the Scientific Councils or Technical-Scientific Councils.

When justified, holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized by the Scientific Councils or Technical-Scientific Council as attesting the capacity to carry out this study cycle.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2000 EUR / year

≈ 2000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1100 EUR / year

≈ 1100 EUR / year

Living costs

Faro

Portugal

400 - 800 EUR / month

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

Funding

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