Deadline:March 1, 2018.
Applications are invited for Erasmus+ scholarships to purse Master of Science in Food Science, Technology and Business (BiFTec). Scholarships will be awarded to top applicants from all over the world for three consecutive intakes, until and including the intake for the academic year 2018-2019.
BIFTEC Erasmus Mundus Joint Master aim is those of developing knowledge and awareness of scientific trends and health issues in fields such as food science, technology and business in a global context.
The two-year European Master of Science in Food Science, Technology and Business (BiFTec) is jointly organised by three European partner institutions: KU Leuven, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (HSA) and Catholic University of Portugal (UCP).
Truly international
BiFTec attracts students from all over the world, which adds a valuable intercultural element to your experience. In addition to positions offered directly by the consortium partners, you will get the opportunity to conduct your professional competence module and/or your master’s thesis research at an associated partner institution or organisation in New Zealand, the USA, Russia, Italy, Poland, or Germany.
Admission requirements
- To be eligible for BiFTec, you must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in food science and technology, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, or a related field from a recognised academic institutions.
- You also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
Scholarship Award:
- Erasmus+ scholarships will be awarded to top applicants from all over the world for three consecutive intakes, until and including the intake for the academic year 2018-2019.
- The entire duration of the study programme. The full scholarship amounts up to € 47,000 for non-EEA citizens and up to € 34,000 for EEA citizens.
Eligibility:
- To be eligible for BiFTec, you must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in food science and technology, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, or a related field from recognised academic institutions. You also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency
- Nationality: Applicants from all over the world are eligible to apply.
- College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement:
- A Bachelor of Science degree with the equivalent of the European Honours 2.2 in a relevant subject
- An equivalent qualification of academic level representing an accumulation of at least 240 ECTS credits with a minimum of Grade C classification
- Test Requirement: No
- English Language Requirement: Evidence of English proficiency: TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS score 6.5
How to Apply:
You can register for this joint master’s programme at the coordinating institution, KU Leuven. KU Leuven uses an online application system. You can download and submit your application form.
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