Bachelor
Food Technology
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students passionate about sustainable food production, innovation and marketing. Trade-off: strong applied focus at a university of applied sciences means less emphasis on fundamental research than at research universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€9,950
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗22
DUO ↓72% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,012
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at VHL University of Applied Sciences (Velp). Leads to Bachelor of Science. Field: Engineering. Duration 4 years. 240 ECTS. Tuition €9,950/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About VHL University of Applied Sciences
VHL University of Applied Sciences (Van Hall Larenstein) specializes in life sciences with campuses in Velp and Leeuwarden. Known for programs in agriculture, food, nature management, and animal care. Strong connections with the Dutch agri-food sector.
Living in Velp
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
23k
Rural, green, and specialized. Velp is essentially a small town focused on agricultural education, surrounded by forests and natural areas. The atmosphere is peaceful and study-focused.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: levensmiddelen algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,012/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job9
Working in their own field81%
Permanent contract59%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Food Technology70%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Inspecteurs veiligheid, gezondheid en voeding29%
Product- en kledingontwerpers12%
Informatieverstrekkers7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 268%
Complete this degree53%
Continue studying after graduating6%
Women among first-years45%
Say workload is “just right”71%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 49 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment4
Facilities4.3
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English3.5
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-06-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- Cambridge First Certificate in English: B2
- IELTS overall band: 6
Scholarships
Erasmus+Scholarship support for a semester abroad; availability depends on exchange eligibility.
Internships
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