South China University of Technology
Food Science and Engineering
DoctoralPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
A national evaluation of key discipline carried out in 2012 showed that the Food Science and Engineering and the Light Industrial Technology and Engineering in the School were ranking No.3 and No.1, respectively, among Chinese universities.
1. Objective
Editor Notes: This program is to help students to be well-developed in moral, intellectual and physical aspects.
The program aims to cultivate highlevel specialized personnel who are strong in the ideals of patriotism, observance of the law, and discipline;who exhibit moral, intellectual and physical characteristics; who are noble, have a rigorous style of study, strong dedication to career, and a healthy spirit of teamwork. Students are required to demonstrate a solid yet broad understanding of basic theories, combined with a systematically through academic awareness. The abilities necessary to independently undertake scientific research and make creative achievements in scientific and specialized technical fields will be demonstrable.
2. Main Research Fields
Editor Notes: This program provides 4 main courses for international students.
Food Chemistry Food Biotechnology Food Engineering New Technology of Food Greening Processing
3. School of Food Science and EngineeringEditor Notes: SCUT is a key comprehensive research-oriented university under Project 985 and Project 211.
The School of Food Science and Engineering (SFSE) is one of the most important units in the University featuring high level innovative scientific research. The School has a national engineering research center (Wheat and Corn Processing Lab), a national innovation and technology platform (Starch and Plant Proteins Research Center) and several provincial/ministry scientific research institutes, such as Guangdong Key Laboratory for Green Processing and Safety of Natural Products, Guangdong Technical Center for Food Processing and Nutrition, Guangdong Lipid Science and Applied Technology Center, Guangdong International Collaborate Center for Sugar Green Processing, Agricultural Products Green Processing Lab and Demonstration Center , etc.
The School persists in the scientific research and technological innovation, as well as the industrialization of new technology. Its researches are funded by National, provincial/ministry foundations and the enterprises, with as much as about 70 million Yuan in 2015. In the past five years, the outstanding research of the school was recognized by various academic honors, such as two Second Class National Awards for Science and Technology Progress, and sixteen different provincial/ministry Prizes.
The School has extensive communication and cooperation with many top-level oversea universities and research institutes such as Cornel University, Queensland University, Rutgers University and Kyoto University. Nearly one hundred scientists, faculties and students were actively involved in the international communication and cooperation through lecture, seminar, conference, or being visiting scholars and exchange students.
4. Campus LifeEditor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.
Sports Meeting
Recreational Activities
- Master’s degree diploma and transcripts with good record.
- Language requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries):TOEFL IBT 80 or above;TELTS 6.0 or above;
- Those who have not tested for HSK, IELTS or TOEFL in the application year can apply to attend the Language Proficiency Test held by the School of International Education, SCUT. Student’s test scores will be considered in the admission process.