Study location	Latvia, Jelgava
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (246 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Bachelor (Bachelor degree of Engineering in Food Science)
Accreditation	December 31. 12. 2022

Tuition fee	€3,500 per year
Application fee	€160 one-time Non refundable
Deposit	€500 one-time
Dormitory fee	€127 per month It requires to pay additional 100 EUR for Dormitory deposit.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. We accept only officially translated documents. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Need to submit a document that states your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, DET etc.). IELTS – (5.5 score) TOEFL IBT – (72 points) TOEFL PBT – (513 points) TOEIC – (605 points) FCE (First Certificate in English) – (160 points) CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – (160 points) CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – (160 points) Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – (160 points) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – (51 points) Cambridge English Linguaskill – (160 points) Duolingo (100 points). The said document is not attached if: - the foreigner has obtained secondary or higher education in the language of implementation of the relevant study program; - the foreigner has obtained secondary education in a European Union or European Economic Area country or in the Swiss Confederation, and the document certifying their secondary education includes a foreign language proficiency rating equivalent to at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Other requirements	Applicants must have at least a “Satisfactory” grade in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

More information	lbtu.lv/..mme-food-quality-and-innovations

Overview

Academic profile

The aim of the academic Bachelor study program is to prepare a competitive and knowledgeable specialist in food production, quality and innovation, who is able to organize quality management and development of innovations in food companies, to carry out creative research and to form the basis for further studies in higher education.

During the interdisciplinary study programme, students acquire knowledge of food technology, quality and new product development from idea till market. The main focus in the food technology component of the programme is on science – chemistry, physic, mathematic, food product and process technology, quality and innovation. The programme’s business component focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and marketing management.

Each study year Students strengthen the knowledge acquired during studies and gain practical skills on training courses 4.5 ECTS in the food production company.

We offer support in this area with scholarship programmes Erasmus+ for students exchange mobility activities.

The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defence of the Bachelor thesis.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in food companies – Quality department, New product developed department (R&D) and laboratories; Scientific research institutions, Public administration and control services.