European Master in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business
KU Leuven
About this program
European Master in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business
This two-year European Master promotes a transversal and multidisciplinary approach to a broad range of topics related to the 4S-pillars: Science, Sustainability, Safety and Simulation.
The European Master of Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business offers an education that is at the same time broad and in-depth. The program aims to develop and foster knowledge and awareness of scientific trends in food science, safety and quality, food product, process design and sustainable production, computational methods and risk analysis within a global context, as well as to identify key concerns about ecological and community issues relating to food systems and their production.
The course seeks to expand the scope of theoretical research and policy debates over sustainable agriculture and food production. It offers a better understanding of food systems and ecological dynamics and offers strategies in terms of regenerating natural systems. Understanding and development of key issues in food legislation and regulations and application of quality management systems in the supply chain are integral components of the course. The focus on social concerns arising from food production, marketing, economics and consumption practices are addressed in an international context.
Admission requirements
The admission policy is intended to ensure equal opportunity of access to higher education for qualified European and third country students. All applications are evaluated by both KU Leuven Admissions Office and the relevant master’s program director. Final admission decisions will made be at the discretion of the Faculty.
- Academic background: A Bachelor Degree or a diploma at the level of a Bachelor Degree in relevant subjects or a discipline related to the content of the program, from a recognized university, college or institute with an end result of at least second class upper or equivalent.
- Recommendations: At least two recommendation letters are requested (at least one of the referees has to come from the university of origin).
- English language proficiency: All applicants who have not obtained a previous diploma in a program taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America must submit a certificate proving their proficiency in English.
- GRE test results are not mandatory. However, submitting GRE scores might still be considered as an asset when applying.
For more information about admission requirements, Please visit the university website.
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Program content
Statge 1
KU Leuven
- Food Science Fundamentals
- Food Safety and Quality Fundamentals
- Sustainable Food Product and Food Process Design Fundamentals
- Computational Food Science, Technology and Engineering Fundamentals
University of Catolica Portuguesa
Environmental Practices and Sustainability
Hochschule Anhalt
- Business and Economics in Food Industry
- Sustainable Production of Plant based Food Products: Cereals
- Sustainable Production of Food from Animal Origin: Meat and Dairy
Statge 2
University College Dublin
- Predictive Modelling and Risk Assessment
- Hyperspectral Imaging and Data Analysis
- Waste to Energy Processes and Technology
- Innovative Food Processing and Technology
Project-Thesis
- Project-Thesis KU Leuven
- Project-Thesis Universidade Católica Portuguesa
- Project-Thesis Hochschule Anhalt
- Project-Thesis University College Dublin
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, Please visit the university website for more information.
Program delivery
The courses taught in English.
Tuition
Please visit the university website for more information about tuition fees
Qualification
Credits: 120 ECTS
Career paths
The program prepares competent employees for varied sectors of work including food production, food processing, agribusiness, and positions at educational institutions, government departments and private companies.
You will be highly skilled and prepared for work at the highest professional level, able to solve problems and to present research.
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