Food Technology
Bachelor
What You'll Learn:From the chemistry of flavours to the microbiology of food safety, you'll explore the science behind what we eat. Courses cover a wide range of subjects, including food development, sustainable practices, and food marketing. You'll learn how to improve food quality, invent new products, and understand the latest trends in the industry. In this study programme, you'll not only learn in the classroom but also gain practical skills in our state-of-the-art laboratories and kitchens. You'll participate in exciting projects like creating a new protein bar or developing plant-based ice cream. Real-world experience is a key component, with international internships providing the opportunity to work with companies worldwide.
After graduation you can work as a Product Developer, Process Technologist, Quality Specialist, or Technical Sales Specialist. Whether you're interested in creating the next big food trend, ensuring quality standards, or innovating production processes, this degree opens doors to a variety of career paths.
Are you fascinated by food and technology? The bachelor Food Technology is the perfect blend of science, creativity, and business, designed to prepare you for an exciting career in the food industry.
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English
Title
Bachelor of Science
Duration
4 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 9,345
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 9,345
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- B2
- Cambridge First Certificate in English
- 6
- IELTS overall band
- 80
- TOEFL computer based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
| € 9,345 | |
| € 9,345 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Jun '25 | 1 Jun '25 |
Scholarships
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NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Contact
VHL University of Applied Sciences
Main addressLarensteinselaan 26a
6882 CT Velp
+31 (0)58 284 62
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