BSc in Food Engineering

Last updated: 18. January 2026

Level of Programme
Bachelor’s (BA/BSc)
Field of Science
Agriculture
Length of program
7
semesters
Number of Credits
210
Virtual Training Center
AGRI-FOOD
Institute responsible for training
Institute of Food Science and Technology​​​​​​​

Budapest

Hungarian
language
Fall
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
full time training, correspondence training

Budapest

English
language
Fall
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
full time training

Kaposvár

Hungarian
language
Fall
semester
state scholarship, self-financed
correspondence training

Overview

The aim of the training is to train food engineers who have general knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, basic technical and economic sciences, special knowledge of food science, basic professional knowledge and practical skills in the field of food technology. With their acquired knowledge of food engineering and related market knowledge, they are able to organize and manage food production and handling work in production units of various sizes and structures. They are prepared to continue their studies in a master's programme. 

Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fee

Full time training: €2,100


Available scholarships

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Training information

You can find more information about the programme on the Education Directorate of Education website here.

Model curriculum of the programme

You can find more information about the mandatory and optional subjects, lecturers and prerequisites for each subject here.

Application

You can submit your application via our DreamApply application management platform here.

Contact

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Programme Learning Outcomes

1. The name of the undergraduate programme: Food Engineering

2. Level of qualification obtainable in the bachelor’s programme and designation of professional qualification on the diploma 

  • level of qualification: bachelor’s programme (baccalaureus, bachelor; abbreviation: BSc-)
  • professional qualification: Food Engineer

3. Field of study: agriculture 

4. Length of the programme: 7 semesters 

5. Number of credits required to obtain an undergraduater's degree: 180+30 credits 

Orientation of the programme: practice orientation (60-70 percent) 

  • Credit value assigned to the thesis: 15 credits 
  • Minimum credit value for continuous professional practice outside the institution: 30 credits 
  • Minimum credit value for optional subjects: 10 credits 

6. Classification of fields of study according to the uniform classification system for education: 541/0721 

7. The aim of training and professional competences of the undergraduate’s degree  

The aim of the training