Overview

In this way, each of these topics is of major importance regarding the competitiveness of the domestic food economy and for EU membership.

Key facts

The programme of the Food Sciences course at MATE - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences aims to provide the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree (PhD).

Programme Structure

Research Fields:

Food Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Food Chain;

Food Safety, Food Quality Assurance, Quality Characterisation and Quality Preservation;

Food Technology and Biotechnology

Food Industry Processes, Metrology and Automation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Food Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master degree diploma (or higher)

MSc degree in a food science-related field

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

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A Statement of the Supervisor is required by the Doctoral School of Food Sciences declaring that the supervisor undertakes to supervise the student’s work within the frame of the doctoral programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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