Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	Agricultural Science

Entry qualification

Master diploma (or higher) MSc degree in food science related field The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. 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.

More information	phd.uni-mate.hu/..od-sciences/introduction  foodscience.uni-mate.hu/..-in-food-science

Overview

Programme description:
The programme of the Doctoral School of Food Science aims to provide the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree (PhD) in the following 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.

Research in Food Science and Engineering is particularly relevant to the growing importance of food safety, food quality and the application of modern methods and processes in the food processing chain. In this way, each of these topics is of major importance regarding the competitiveness of the domestic food economy and for EU membership.

Entry requirements:
MSc degree in food science-related field, min. B2 level of English, Statement of supervisor

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
online interview

Entrance exam description:
Assessment of the uploaded documents, language skills (language certificate is necessary: TOEFL, IELTS etc.), professional competence and motivation by programme leaders. Online interview, and research plan.

Link:
phd.uni-mate.hu/doctoral-schools/food-sciences/introduction