Applications are invited for Erasmus+ scholarships to purse Master of Science in Food Science, Technology and Business (BiFTec). Scholarships will be awarded to top applicants from all over the world for three consecutive intakes, until and including the intake for the academic year 2019-2020.

BIFTEC Erasmus Mundus Joint Master aim is those of developing knowledge and awareness of scientific trends and health issues in fields such as food science, technology, and business in a global context.

The two-year European Master of Science in Food Science, Technology and Business (BiFTec) is jointly organised by three European partner institutions: KU Leuven, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (HSA) and Catholic University of Portugal (UCP).

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing MSc programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Food Science, Technology and Business.
Scholarship Award: Erasmus+ scholarships will be awarded to top applicants from all over the world for three consecutive intakes, until and including the intake for the academic year 2018-2019. The full scholarship covers tuition fees, full insurance, and part of your costs for traveling, housing, and living for the entire duration of the study programme. The full scholarship amounts up to € 47,000 for non-EEA citizens and up to € 34,000 for EEA citizens.

Scholarship can be taken in Belgium
Duration: 2 years (full time), 120 credits

Eligibility:

To be eligible for BiFTec, you must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in food science and technology, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, or a related field from recognised academic institutions. You also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency

Nationality: Applicants from all over the world are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement:

• A Bachelor of Science degree with the equivalent of the European Honours 2.2 in a relevant subject
• An equivalent qualification of academic level representing an accumulation of at least 240 ECTS credits with a minimum of Grade C classification

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Evidence of English proficiency: TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS score 6.5

How to Apply: You can register for this joint master’s programme at the coordinating institution, KU Leuven. KU Leuven uses an online application system. You can download and submit your application form.

Application Deadline: The application deadline as the following:

1 March 2019 (for all students applying for an Erasmus+ scholarship)
1 March 2019 (for non-EEA citizens on self-paying basis)
1 June 2019 (for EEA citizens on self-paying basis)