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Faculty: Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management
Starting date: September / February
Duration: 8 semesters
Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 /IELTS 6.0 /oral examination)
Academic requirements: Relevant Master's degree
Tuition Fee: 9,800 USD/year
One time fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD
Short description:
Research in food science at the University of Debrecen addresses complex, modern challenges through coordinated and multidisciplinary research fields. Following the “from farm to table” philosophy, the program focuses on developing innovative technologies and cutting-edge methods for food production, technology, analysis, safety, and quality assurance. The Doctoral School offers the opportunity to obtain a PhD degree in key areas, including the chemistry, biochemistry, and biotechnology of food raw materials, and the assessment of agro-ecological impacts on the nutritional chain. Our research spans from basic to applied sciences, with a distinguished focus on the principles of the circular economy, particularly the sustainable recycling of food by-products and waste. By providing an interdisciplinary perspective and a flexible training structure, the program equips doctoral candidates with the expertise needed to tackle the global scientific challenges of the food industry.
Contact:
Dr. Emőke Topa: phdfood@agr.unideb.hu
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least upper-B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
The language proficiency of applicants must be proven with a standardized, at least upper-intermediate (B2) level language certificate, obtained at a proctored exam.
Applicants can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if they are native speakers of English (first language) or they have completed the secondary or higher education in the English language (in this case a medium of instruction certificate as proof of proficiency is required). Exemptions may be granted on the basis of certain other educational certificates submitted with the application.
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