About the program:
A certified food safety and quality engineer is skilled in the fields of production, technology, planning of operations, management of economic processes, development of products, quality assurance, tender-writing, and is capable of undertaking management tasks while taking into account technical and economic aspects. Food safety and quality engineers are involved in the development of innovative applications in agricultural technology, biotechnology and processing of raw food materials to produce healthy food products. Between the 2nd and the 3nd semester there is a vocational practice (4 weeks) at multinational, local company or laboratory of food.
Level of the program: Master of Science (MSc)
Duration of the program: 4 semesters
Application requirements:
- Submitted online application form,
- Bachelor of Science certificate (BSc in Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical, Organic Chemistry or Physic),
- a demonstrated proficiency in English (B2 level or equivalent)
- and a Google Meet interview (verbal entrance examination).
Qualifications and academic performance in the natural sciences acquired in prior studies are duly considered during the admissions procedure.
Description of selection and entrance examination process
Applicants are required to file their applications via Dream Apply. After registration and paying the application fee, if qualified , they are invited to an entrance exam, it may be taken personally in Szeged or via Google Meet and consists of an oral interview about food safety management systems, the production of bread/cheese or other food product, proteins and enzymes, preservation methods, food poisoning. The applicant could be ranking about the score of entrance exam (maximum: 100 points, minimum limit: 60 points). If accepted, they are sent a letter of admission.
Tuition fee: 3500 EUR / semester
Start of the program: September of each year
For more information visit our website or contact Ms. Dalma Deák, International and Erasmus Coordinator via email iro@mk.u-szeged.hu
