Food Technology
Students who graduate from the Bachelor's study program in “Food Technology” profile have the opportunity to integrate into the food industry, playing a key role in the production, safety, innovation and sustainability of the food sector in our country and beyond. Their expertise allows them to contribute to various sectors including food processing and production, safety and quality management, research and development, as well as government law enforcement agencies. The continuous growth of this economic segment demonstrates the need for welltrained specialists who will contribute to the further development of this vital sector for the national economy.
The first cycle Bachelor's program in “Food Technology”, is an interdisciplinary program that combines the principles of food technology and engineering to prepare specialists with advanced technical, technological and professional competencies in the field of processing and production of various food products in order to address the challenges in the production, processing and safety of food products. This program aims to provide students with expanded knowledge on the properties of raw materials, processing and production technologies of various food products, with technical, scientific and management skills for improving quality and increasing food safety, sustainability and efficiency of the agri-food sector, which includes engineering aspects of agri-food technologies and the application of international quality and safety management standards in this industry.
As part of the academic offer of the Agricultural University of Tirana, this program is harmonized with the strategic objectives for:
• The development of the agri-food sector in our country,
• Supporting the progress of this important economic segment,
In this context, it is intended to strengthen the technological infrastructure of the country
• Promote the improvement of the food industry and support the process of integration in the European market.
The name “Food Technology”, is highly suitable for the labor market in Albania, as it focuses on a key sector of the country's economic and industrial development. This study program combines engineering knowledge with its applications in the agro-food sector, preparing specialists who can contribute to food safety, agricultural product processing, and the development of innovative technologies in the food industry.
- Food industry, playing a key role in the production
- Food Safety and quality, innovation and sustainability of the food sector in our country.
Their expertise allows them to contribute to various sectors including: - Food processing and production, safety and quality management, research and development, as well as government law enforcement agencies such as the National Agency of Food.
The three-year program blends Natural sciences; Technology & Engineering; Economy, Social and Law; and Diploma, Elective courses, Internship.
- 1 st Year: Foundational courses in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology. (50 ECTS).
- 2 nd/ 3 rd Year: Food Engineering, Food technologies and Microbiology, Biotechnology (70 ECTS).
- 2 nd/ 3 rd Year: Social economic courses, elective courses, internships, and a thesis project (60 ECTS).
• 25% ECTS in natural sciences
• 40.6 % ECTS in technical sciences
• 17.8% ECTS in social-economic sciences
• 16.6 % ECTS in diploma, elective courses
