Overview

Training highly qualified future specialists in production quality control, product development and innovation in food and drink industries. Join the Food Biotechnology degree at Ural Federal University to learn more.

Program Highlights

Close cooperation with research institutes, industry and employers

Access to advanced equipment for food analysis, microbial characterization and cell culture

In-depth studies of biotechnological processing of raw materials, beer and wine production, yeast biotechnologies and metabolic and genetic engineering

Benefits of the Program

A comprehensive solution to the problem of designing foods with specific properties, from the production of biologically active substances through biotransformation and biomodification to their subsequent incorporation into recipes for new foods

Development of food products taking into account the raw materials characteristic for the Urals and North-West regions of Russia, as well as raw materials of foreign countries, whose students are trained in this educational program

Integration of developed innovative products into the global economy and production system

Facilities

Fully equipped Microbiological and Biotechnological Laboratory Innovation Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Institute of Chemical Technology

Biochemical Laboratory, Innovation Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Institute of Chemical Technology

Accredited Research Laboratory of Complex Expertise and Certification of Organic Materials, Institute of Chemical Technology

Research Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Innovation Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Institute of Chemical Technology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics, Management and Innovations in Biotechnology

Philosophical Problems of Natural Sciences

Modern Problems of Biotechnology

Information Technologies in Science and Education

Homeostasis and Human Nutrition

Methodological Fundamentals in Biotechnological Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: October 23

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Yekaterinburg, Russia

Disciplines

Biotechnology Food Science

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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

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Biology or in related fields. Certificate of English proficiency (B2 level or higher). Final admission is decided upon an interview.

Scan of the applicant’s passport

Translation of the applicant’s passport into the Russian language (with notarial attestation)

Previous education documents (Bachelor’s diploma or equal) with notarized translation into the Russian language.

Full transcript of grades (for the whole period of studies) with notarized translation into the Russian language.

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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

312000 RUB / year

≈ 312000 RUB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

245000 RUB / year

≈ 245000 RUB / year

Living costs

Ekaterinburg

Russia

27953 - 42950 RUB / 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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