Process & Food Technology - English - 3 years - Full-time
In 2014, the horsemeat scandal marked the beginning of stricter factory inspections and a more food-conscious consumer. Today, manufacturers of consumables and foodstuffs around the world recognise that, to stay in business, transparency about the way their products are processed has become a necessity. As an upcoming student of Process & Food Technology (PFT) at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) you too will appreciate this increase in consumers’ social awareness. In the end, it will encourage you to innovate existing manufacturing processes, thus underscoring a sustainable and resourceful food and chemical industry.
Testimonials
On speaking English
Assia Aouichi
‘During the Open Days, where I was helping out, I was often asked if the degree programme was difficult because you had to speak English. I replied: “No, because my English was really bad before I came here.” You learn the language very quickly. The first week you are supported in putting your fears aside because you cannot do anything else but speak English. Everyone is in the same boat.’
On choosing a study
Kanyanat Piwmao
‘I looked at the Nuffic Studyfinder and I filled in the subjects I was interested in - science and chemistry. The content of The Hague University of Applied Sciences’ PFT programme was a good match, both as a study and for my future career. Every block includes a group project and an excursion. Moreover, there is an internship in the third year. This means that we are not only learning the theory, but we put it into practice as well. I hope to become a chemical engineer one day.’
On her study choice
Assia Aouichi
‘I was eating cornflakes one day and asked my father how they were made. He said that I would find out later. That was when I thought I would go for PFT. I have never regretted making this choice.’
Admission
Admission requirements
You have a non-Dutch diploma
Process & Food Technology has a four-year and a three-year programme, the latter differing only in its duration and study intensity. For the three-year programme you will need the equivalent of a higher level Dutch VWO diploma. You will also need a good command of English. And it goes without saying that you also will need to be good at maths, chemistry and physics to keep up with the programme. Before we can decide on your eligibility, we will need to assess your secondary school certificate. To make sure your certificate is evaluated fairly, we work with NUFFIC, an organisation that specialises in the assessment of international education qualifications.
Bachelor candidates who were educated in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada (Quebec only when the education language is English), Australia, New-Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or students holding a diploma (including English as an exam subject) stated on this diploma list, doesn’t need to take an English proficiency test.
All other prospective students are required to hand in a valid and sufficient TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or Cambridge (CAE or CPE) certificate to the Enrolment Centre. The TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS certificate must not be older than two years at the start of the study year.
See the document of the Language requirements for more information.
Please note: The Hague University of Applied Sciences does not accept Institutional TOEFL scores, TOEFL ITP scores or any other language test certificates.
Please note: if you take (or have taken) the TOEFL English proficiency test, please allow The Hague University of Applied Sciences to check your online results to verify your TOEFL certificate. The Institution Code of The Hague University of Applied Sciences is 7042.
If you completed your prior education in another country than those listed above you might still qualify for exemption, if:
- you have an American or International High School Diploma, or
- you have an European or International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Please contact the THUAS Enrolment Centre and ask for details.
If you have not quite reached the level you need to enrol for a degree but your results are promising, we offer an English Prep School programme, which takes six months or one year. On completion of this, you will not only be ready to join a Bachelor class, but you’ll also have learned a lot about the Netherlands, The Hague and our university.
You have a Dutch diploma
Havo
- N&T Does not qualify for admission
- N&G Does not qualify for admission
- E&M Does not qualify for admission
- C&M Does not qualify for admission
Vwo
- N&T Immediately qualifies for admission
- N&G Immediately qualifies for admission
- E&M Does not qualify for admission
- C&M Does not qualify for admission
Mbo
- Does not qualify for admission
Student for a day
Get a taste of student life
4 November 2017
Open Day
An Open Day is a great way to visit our campus; get acquainted with current students, lecturers, and meet our team of study advisors. While you attend you can view and try products crafted by PFT students, such as: cheese, beer and even a water purification plant. Also you will get a taste of PFT during a food chemistry class.
30 November 2017
Trial Study Day
During the trial study you and another prospective PFT student will attend lectures and receive a process design assignment. Also you will get a sneak preview of our lab during a workshop on how to make mayonnaise.
Starting information
Do you start your studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in September? Here you will find useful and important information.