Master’s in Food Technology

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Admissions
Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Office
Mode of study
On-site *Articulated programme
Duration
4 semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $2,948,419 annually
Master’s in Food Technology
Programme director
Dr. Julián Quintero
julian.quintero@usach.cl
Contact
Accreditation
Accredited for 5 years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 04 June 2025 to 04 June 2030
Programme details
The Master’s in Food Technology, an academic programme, aims to train graduates with solid and specialised knowledge in areas related to Food Technology. Graduates will be equipped to participate creatively and efficiently in teaching, research and development, as well as in advanced professional practice, in line with the country’s needs and requirements.

Its research areas include Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in the Food Industry; Materials Technology for the Food Industry; and Food Processing and Preservation Technologies.
Who is it for
Individuals who hold an academic bachelor’s degree in fields related to food science, technology, or engineering, or a professional qualification equivalent in length and content to a bachelor's degree. In all cases, the applicant's academic background will be assessed by the Programme Committee.
Entry requirements

Curriculum Vitae, birth certificate, original degree certificate or professional qualification (or a notarised photocopy). The undergraduate programme must have a minimum duration of eight semesters. An original or notarised copy of the undergraduate academic transcript must also be submitted, indicating the semesters or years completed. In cases involving credit transfer, the original or notarised transcript of the validated courses must be provided.

For international applicants, the following must also be included:

A photocopy of the passport and/or a notarised copy of the national identity card, if available.

The academic transcript must include a certified equivalency to the 1 to 7 grading scale used in Chile, issued by the home university. If the university does not issue a certificate of equivalency, the applicant must submit a statement from the university confirming this. In cases of credit transfer, the original or notarised transcript of the validated courses must also be included.

Degree certificates and academic transcripts must be legalised through diplomatic channels or, where applicable, bear the Hague Apostille.

*The Programme may request additional documentation.

Scholarships

University of Santiago Scholarships:
Tuition Fee Scholarship for Master’s Programmes
Research Support Scholarship

Discounts subject to availability:
Please contact the programme directly to enquire about the availability of a 50% discount for alumni of the University of Santiago.

External Scholarships:
Students enrolled in accredited postgraduate programmes may apply for external scholarships not administered by the University of Santiago, such as those offered by the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID). These scholarships are awarded through a competitive process and are independent of the University of Santiago.

For more information regarding the terms and availability of these benefits, please visit the programme website or contact the programme directly.

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