Overview

The Food Engineering at University of Debrecen include the physical, chemical and biological fundamentals of engineering with special emphasis on food quality and safety related issues.

Besides becoming acquainted with operations and technological processes the students also learn economic, management and analytical subjects.

The main goal of the program is to train experts who are able to fully provide services related to the everyday tasks of operation from engineering, biological and chemical work to management duties based on their comprehensive theoretical knowledge.

Career

Graduates may find employment in the food industry, raw material and product qualification, food analysis, inspection, quality assurance or may work for food authorities.

Graduates may continue their studies with an MSc in food engineering, an MSc in food quality and assurance, or an MSc in nutrition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Botany

Economic Sciences

General and Inorganic Chemistry

History of Agriculture and EU Knowledge

Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Debrecen, Hungary

Disciplines

Food Technology

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Valid, filled-in application form

Certificate of education

Certificate or proof of citizenship and/or permanent residence

Short Resume/CV (personal details, educational background, work experience, language skills, additional skills)

Medical Certificate

Bank receipt

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year

Living costs

Debrecen

Hungary

131024 - 194967 HUF / month

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

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Debrecen

Funding

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