Food Technology

Food Technology, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
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Overview

Hey food innovator, do you want to work on new innovative products for the largest business sector in the world? Great! Research and development of new products are important in order to maintain an effective competitive position and respond to consumer demand. 

The study of Food Technology at Wageningen University and Research is what supplies the knowledge for this ongoing process. Discover your wide range of possibilities with the Bachelor in Food Technology at Wageningen University & Research!

Future career - Food Technology

There are no or very limited job opportunities for graduates of the BSc programme in the Netherlands and surrounding countries. Thus nearly all graduates of the BSc Food Technology proceed their education with an MSc in Food Technology, Food Safety or Food Quality Management. Graduates from these programmes currently find jobs quite easily all over the world, especially in the Netherlands and Western Europe.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
  • Credits
    180 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Food Technology
  • Introduction to Cell Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Statistics

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

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General Requirements

  • Be in possession of a secondary school leaving certificate (a Dutch ‘vwo-diploma’) or an equivalent to the Dutch pre-university diploma, and;
  • Have studied certain subjects (at the required level) relevant to the programme you are applying for, and;
  • Meet the English language requirements.
  • For Dutch taught programmes you also have to meet the Dutch language requirements.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    15700 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15700 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    2143 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2143 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Wageningen

  • 700 - 800 EUR/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Check the programme website for information about funding options.

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