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Accredited Programme
The PhD programme in Food Engineering at the Universidad del Bío Bío is accredited for 5 years by the CNA (National Accreditation Commission).
ENROLMENT OPEN FOR THE PERIOD 2025
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the PhD Programme in Food Engineering is to train researchers of the highest level, capable of carrying out original and independent research, aimed at promoting innovation in production processes and contributing to improving the competitiveness of the food sector in the country and Latin America.
COST
- Annual fee: $3.622.400.
- Tuition fee: $150.000.
DURATION
- This programme will have a duration of four years, at the end of which you will be able to obtain the degree of Doctor.
APPLICATION
The applicant must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree in Food Science and Engineering or other Academic Degrees or University Professional Degree in a discipline related to the area of Food Engineering.
The application can be made in two admission periods, in the first and second semester respectively.
Background:
- Application form
- Letter of intent
- Two letters of recommendation
- Updated CV (curriculum vitae), as indicated in the application form.
- Legalised copy of degree certificate.
- Certificate of grade concentration and promotion ranking.
- Language: If you have it, send proof of your English level (ToEFL, TOIC, Michigan Test or other). Otherwise your reading comprehension skills will be evaluated during the personal interview.
The selection process for applicants includes:
- Personal interview
- Evaluation of background by the academic committee
Application form
- Download Application_Fiche_doctorate
LINES OF RESEARCH
- Emerging Processes and Technologies
- Bioprocesses and Chemistry of Natural Products
CONVENTIONS
- Michigan State University (USA)
- Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium)
- Oregon State University (USA)
- Wageningen University (The Netherlands)
- National University of Cordoba (Argentina)
- University of California, Davis (USA)
- Washington State University (USA)
- University of Reading (UK)
- Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain)
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil)