Program Overview
The Food Technology at University of Algarve is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Portuguese over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Faro, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- OENOLOGY
- ENZYMATIC ENGINEERING
- APPLIED STATISTICS
- TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
- TRACEABILITY AND FOOD SAFETY
- INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
- WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
a) Holders of a degree in the areas of Food Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent degree, obtained in agreement with the principles of the Bologna Process.
b) Holders of a foreign academic degree: - attributed in a first cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a signatory state to this process; - recognized as fulfilling the objectives of a degree by the Scientific Councils, Technical-Scientific Councils, or Scientific Committee of the associated organizational units;
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Algarve directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Algarve
University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Portuguese
- Duration 24 months