Food Technology

The Interuniversity Programme in Food Technology (IUPFOOD) focuses on two technological dimensions of prime and crucial importance in food processing and preservation:

• the transformation (processing) of raw materials into products suited for human consumption
• the role of postharvest and food preservation unit operations in delivering safe and nutritious foods to the end consumer.

These two concerns are directly translated in the focus points of the IUPFOOD programme.

The InterUniversity Programme in Food Technology (IUPFOOD) is jointly organised by KU Leuven and Ghent University (UGent). The programme builds on KU Leuven’s and UGent’s combined expertise in research and education in the field of food technology.

In Depth Education Segment

• Food Microbiology and Analysis
• Food Chemistry and Analysis
• Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
• Biochemistry and Physiology of Perishable Crops
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Applied Statistics
• Food Processing
• Transport Phenomena and Engineering Kinetics
• Thermal Processing of Foods
• Engineering Properties and Principles of Food Machinery

Specialisation Segment

Students have to choose one major.

Major in Postharvest and Food Preservation Engineering (KU Leuven)

Each student who has chosen the "Major in Postharvest and Food Preservation Engineering" follows the three immediate courses. From the subgroup "Postharvest Courses", one course is chosen.

• Mathematical Planning and Advanced Statistics
• Low Temperature Processing of Foods
• Design and Management of Storage and Distribution Structures

Postharvest Courses

• HACCP-concepts and Quality Assurance Workshop
• Postharvest Pest Management and Disease Control
• Food Packaging and Transportation

Major in Food Science and Technology (UGent)

Each student who has chosen the "Major in Food Science and Technology" follows the three immediate courses. From the subgroup "Product Technology Courses", one course is chosen.

• Statistical Topics in Food Technology
• Food Colloids
• Functional Foods

Product Technology Courses

• Milk and Dairy Technology
• Technology of Fishery Products
• Plant Based Food Products and Ingredients
• Meat and Meat Products

Optional Courses Segment

Each student chooses 3 courses (maximum 14 credits) from the "Optional Courses Segment". A student can never follow a course twice.
A student can't take both "Management in the Bio-economy" (I0Q17A) and "Advanced Marketing and Agribusiness Management" (I0S15A - UGent)
A student can't take both "HACCP-concepts and Quality Assurance Workshop" (I0P88A) and "Food Safety" (I0T92A - UGent)

• Low Temperature Processing of Foods
• Postharvest Pest Management and Disease Control
• Food Colloids
• Milk and Dairy Technology
• Technology of Fishery Products
• Fruit and Vegetable Technology
• Food Safety
• Design and Management of Storage and Distribution Structures
• Functional Foods
• Plant Based Food Products and Ingredients
• Meat and Meat Products
• Cereal Science and Technology
• Food Fermentations
• Food Regulation: Workshop
• Workshop Food Technology
• Advanced Marketing and Agribusiness Management

Master's Thesis

Requirements

• International applicants must have obtained an academic Bachelor of Science degree (in developing countries typically a 4-year programme) in a discipline related to the content of the programme from a recognized University, College or Institute, with an end result of second class upper or equivalent. Each application will be evaluated by the IUPFOOD Educational Committee for admission.
• Applicants are fluent in English (written and oral). All applicants who have not obtained a previous diploma in a programme taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, the Caribbean Islands, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America must submit a certificate proving their proficiency in English. Applicants need to have obtained a score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL test (or a score of at least 79 on the internet-based TOEFL test) (sent by ETS) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS test (sent by the official IELTS centre administered by The British Council or IDP Education) or provide proof of an equivalent test.
• All applicants (EEA and non-EEA) will have to pay an application fee of 50 € to process their file.
• PDF scans of your diplomas and transcripts of academic records
• PDF scan of the translation of your diploma and official transcripts
• The PDF scans of the TOEFL or IELTS certificates have to be uploaded in the web application Applicant. The original TOEFL or IELTS certificates have to be sent directly by ETS or by the official IELTS test centre administered by The British Council or IDP Education to International Admissions and Mobility at KU Leuven. Alternatively, you can also request ETS or the British Council to make your test result available to KU Leuven online, so we can verify your result via the online verification tool.
• If you still have to take the test by the time you want to submit your application file, upload a proof of registration for the TOEFL or IELTS test in the meantime. The proof of registration should mention the date when you will be taking the test.
• PDF of the proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card
• PDF scan of the identity page of your passport
• PDF of your motivation letter (recommended size: one A4 page)
• PDF of your CV

Scholarships

• Master Mind Scholarships