The Bachelor's program in Food and Biotechnology offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding food production, processing, and bioengineering. Students learn about the importance of microorganisms and genetic engineering in food sciences. The program prepares graduates for careers in the food industry, quality assurance, and biotechnological research.
Das Studium beinhaltet die grundlegende Ausbildung in Chemie, Biologie und Ingenieurwesen mit einem starken Fokus auf die Anwendung von wissenschaftlichen Methoden in der Lebensmitteltechnologie. Der Studieninhalt deckt alle relevanten Bereiche ab, von der Rohstoffgewinnung bis zu technologischen Verfahren.
Der Aufbau des Studienprogramms ist modular organisiert und umfasst Pflicht- und Wahlmodule sowie eine Bachelorarbeit. Die Module sind in Phasen unterteilt, die sich über sechs Semester erstrecken.
Die Absolventen erwerben umfassende Kenntnisse über die Bereiche Lebensmittelsicherheit, Verfahrenstechnik, Mikrobiologie und Biochemie. Sie sind bestens vorbereitet auf Tätigkeiten in den Bereichen Forschung, Entwicklung, Produktion und Qualitätsmanagement in der Industrie.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2025/2026
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
BOKU (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna) specialises in agriculture, forestry, environmental engineering, and biotechnology — the go-to university for sustainability-focused study in Austria.
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