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Overview
Two technological dimensions of crucial importance in food processing and preservation are the key objectives and programme options:
- Postharvest and food preservation engineering, with focus on the role of postharvest and food preservation unit operations in delivering safe and nutritious foods, in particular plant based foods, to the end consumer.
- Food science and technology, with focus on the transformation (processing) of raw materials in products for human consumption or in intermediate ingredients for further use in the food industry.
The Interuniversity Programme in Programme in Food Technology at KU Leuven is jointly organised by KU Leuven and Ghent University (UGent).
Career opportunities
IUPFOOD's objective is to offer a programme that takes the specific needs and approaches of developing countries into account. The IUPFOOD programme prepares graduates for various tasks, including teaching and research. IUPFOOD alumni are mainly active in the following sectors:
- academic institutions (as teaching and/or research staff)
- research institutes (as research staff)
- nongovernmental organisations (in different capacities)
- governmental institutes (e.g. in research programmes, quality surveillance programmes or national nutritional programmes)
- private industry (in particular jobs related to quality control)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Microbiology and Analysis
- Food Chemistry and Analysis
- Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
- Postharvest Physiology and Technology
- Human Nutrition
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology Food Sciences View 53 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in BelgiumAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- International applicants must have obtained an academic Bachelor of Science degree (in countries in the South typically a 4-year programme) in a discipline related to the content of the programme from a recognized University, College or Institute. Candidates are expected to have basic science training (demonstrable in the transcripts) in the following fields: mathematics and statistics, physics and engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, biology and microbiology.
- They must have obtained their degree with an end result of at least second class upper or equivalent.Each application is evaluated by the Educational Committee for admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
961 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 961 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
961 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 961 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Leuven
810 - 1280 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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