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    Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person2 years
    €18,988.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits

    Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person msc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €18,988.

    About the program

    The program provides multidisciplinary education in food technology, focusing on postharvest and food preservation engineering and food science and technology. It covers food product technology, quality assurance and safety, process and preservation engineering, scientific research, communication, management, and scientific integrity.

    Focus: both
    QS Subject Rankings #34

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    12 months search year residence permit (Belgium)

    $14,000.00
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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 Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven is €18,988 across 120 required credits.
    Is Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven?
    Per the program's published guidance: second class upper
    What work-permit options follow Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Bioscience Engineering: Food Technology at KU Leuven: 12 months search year residence permit (Belgium)