Process & Food Technology - English - 3 years - Full-time
In 2014, the horse meat scandal kick-started and era of stricter factory inspections and a more food-safety conscious consumer. Today, manufacturers of consumables and foodstuffs around the world recognise that transparency about the way their products are processed is essential to stay in business. As an upcoming student of the Process and Food Technology (PFT) at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), you’ll embrace this increase in consumer awareness. It will encourage you to innovate existing manufacturing processes, or design entirely new ones, to provide sustainable and resourceful food and chemical industries.
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
Before we can decide on your eligibility, we’ll 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 qualification
Bachelor’s candidates who are educated in the Netherlands, UK, Ireland, USA, 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, don’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 at the Enrolment Centre. The TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS certificate must not be older than two years at the start of the study year.
See our Language requirements for more information.
Please note: THUAS does not accept Institutional TOEFL scores, TOEFL ITP scores or any other language test certificates.
If you take (or have taken) the TOEFL English proficiency test, please let THUAS check your online results to verify your TOEFL certificate. Our Institution Code 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 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 the Prep School programme, which takes six months or one year. On completion of this, you will not only be ready to join a bachelor's, but you’ll also have learned a lot about the Netherlands, The Hague and our university.
You have a Dutch diploma
MBOs and HAVOs do not qualify for admission, please take a look at our four-year PFT bachelor instead.
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- 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
The most appropriate profile for PFT is N&T.
If you received a VWO diploma before 2010, your diploma will be assessed on an individual basis to see if you qualify for admission. If you have any questions about admissions, please contact the Enrolment Office by completing the contact form.
Student for a day
Get a taste of student life
4 November 2017
Open Day
An open day is a great way to see our campus and meet current students, lecturers and our team of study advisors. You’ll be able to try products crafted by PFT students, such as cheese, beer and see a water purification plant. Also you’ also get the opportunity to attend a food chemistry class.
30 November 2017
Trial Study Day
During the trial study day, you’ll attend lectures and receive a process design assignment from one of our expert lecturers. You also get a sneak peak of what it’s like working in a lab workshop making mayonnaise.