Food Technology

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich

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Technical University of Munich

Germany , Munich

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Weihenstephan (Freising)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2022

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 147 / semester

Next Intake October-2022

Food Technology

About

The Bachelor's program Food Technology deals with all aspects of the industrial production of food. Engineering, biological, technological, biochemical and economic processes are considered. This course covers a wide range of food production requirements:

Purchasing and assessment of raw materials
Organization and optimization of various production steps
Establishment of quality assurance systems in the manufacturing process
Planning and reconstruction of production plants and supply facilities
Control of analytical and sensory product properties
Development of innovative and individual products, adapted to consumer behavior

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

Degree program documentation for the bachelor's program in Food Technology (PDF, German)

The Bachelor's program Food Technology deals with the engineering, biological, technological and biochemical processes of the entire value chain in food production. In addition, economic aspects are covered.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

First of all, you need a higher education entrance qualification to study at TUM. This can either be a qualified secondary school diploma or sufficient professional qualification.

Your schooling must comprise 12 consecutive school years.
You have to fulfill the curricular requirements set out by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (Kultusministerkonferenz). For more information, please consult the legally binding regulations can be found in the resolution of the Kultusministerkonferenz (German PDF, 156kb).
Please note that only an IB with German A as Higher Level is recognized as proof of German language skills. Otherwise, you need so supply separate proof of sufficient German skills with your application at TUM.

English Program Requirements

All degree programs at TUM Informatics require proof of proficiency in German, English, or both.

Check TUM’s central admissions website for information on accepted language proficiency certificates here.

Please remember that you often will need to sign up for language tests several months in advance.

Should you have no knowledge in German at all, you should plan to devote approximately 9 to 12 months to intensive courses in order to reach the required level. You must be able to prove proficiency in the relevant language for your program in order to be admitted.

For Master's applications at the department of Informatics: if the language of instruction of your Bachelor's degree was English (100%), this can be accepted as English language proof for the Master's application.
A Bachelor's thesis written in English can also be accepted as English proof. In this case a document from your university (

Career

Most students follow the consecutive Master's program Food Technology with the Bachelor's program. Graduates find jobs primarily in the food and beverage industry
as well as in related plant construction. The possible tasks in the later occupation could be: Organization
monitoring and optimization of production and manufacturing processes Quality assurance during routine production Organization of the associated operating technology Product development for new foods Planning and projecting of new production plants Purchasing and assessment of raw materials