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    Food Technology

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    Ghent, BEMScIn-person2 years
    €13,858.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits

    Food Technology at Ghent University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Ghent, BE. Tuition is €13,858.

    About the program

    The program provides multidisciplinary training in food technology, emphasizing post-harvest and food preservation engineering, and food science and technology. It focuses on food security issues, particularly in developing countries, with majors in Postharvest and Food Preservation Engineering at KU Leuven or Food Science and Technology at Ghent University, including a master's dissertation.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months search year (Belgium)

    €10,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Food Technology at Ghent University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Food Technology at Ghent University is €13,858 across 120 required credits.
    Is Food Technology at Ghent University online or in-person?
    Food Technology at Ghent University is offered in-person.
    How long does Food Technology at Ghent University take to complete?
    Food Technology at Ghent University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Food Technology at Ghent University?
    Per the program's published guidance: second class upper
    What work-permit options follow Food Technology at Ghent University?
    Post-completion work rights for Food Technology at Ghent University: 12 months search year (Belgium)