Food Technology (B.Eng.)

The right preparation

• Recognition of coursework from a first degree

  Previous academic achievements from a first degree program and/or after a change of degree program or university or following studies abroad, and thus achievements which were completed at another university, may be credited on application post enrollment.

  The Examinations Committee of the Department is responsible for this in coordination with the respective degree program advisor / lecturers.

  Frequently Asked Questions. (Only available in German)

• Important knowledge acquired at school

  A prospective student of Food Technology should have an interest in science and technology.

  In this light, subjects including biology, chemistry and physics, but also mathematics, are important foundations.

  Ideally, you will have taken an advanced course in chemistry or biology and/or have completed vocational training in the food industry.

• Preparation classes

  Whether mathematics, chemistry or physics, our classes will prepare you for a successful start to your degree. Further details to follow.

  If you do not have a higher education entrance qualification, we also offer a preparation course which will give you the opportunity to study at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences after successfully passing an entrance test. Click on the link below to find all relevant information about the courses and how to register.<br/>Additional information

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Orientat

  Still unsure if a STEM degree is right for you? We will support you during a one- or two-semester orientation program.

  The orientation program offers the perfect opportunity to get to know the university as well as different degree programs, to participate in examinations and receive credits, to get a taste of student life, and to prepare for a successful time at university.

  Additional information

• Alternative entrance qualifications

  If you do not have a higher education entrance qualification but would still like to study with us, you will find all the relevant information via the link below.

  Additional information

• Pre-study internships

  To be well prepared for the program, it is recommended that applicants, if possible, complete an internship of several weeks in a laboratory or production area, ideally in the food industry.

  If applicants have already completed vocational training in this field, an additional internship is not necessary.

  In any case, you should think about an internship at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. The university offers many opportunities to get a taste of lectures as well as laboratory work. Please feel free to ask us about open internship positions.

  Additional information

• University Information Day

  In June of each year, the Köthen Campus hosts University Information Day.<br/>Anyone interested in studying at Anhalt University is invited to get to know the University, our lecturers and students, as well as our degree programs. You can get a personal impression of our facilities and the campus and receive individual advice.

  The date of the next University Information Day in Köthen as well as at Dessau Campus and Bernburg Campus can be found here.

Important information about the cooperative program

• Application

  The first step is to apply directly to a company (ideally one year before you start your program). If you have an internship contract, you can apply normally (like any other prospective student) to Anhalt University of Applied Sciences by September 15 of each year.

• Program sequence

  The cooperative degree program includes an approximately 6-week long practical phase at the cooperating company during semester breaks from the 1st to the 6th semester. During these practical phases, students can write reports that can be recognized as elective modules and/or as project work under certain conditions. Students spend the entire 7th semester at the company for their internship and for the preparation of the thesis.

  During the semester, students of a cooperative degree program participate in lectures, practical courses and lab/pool classes. Students are given time off from work during the examination periods.

• Cooperation partners and internship companies

  Unfortunately, not all companies notify us of their current status as cooperation partners. This also changes frequently because, depending on demand, a company may not offer a cooperation partnership each year and contact information may change.

  Please use the suggestions for practice partners in the list below:

  List of suggested companies (only available in German)

  Please ask the degree program advisor for possible internship companies or look for a company on your own according to the following requirements:

  • The company is part of the food industry.

  • The company is willing to provide a supervisor with a university degree for the intern.

  • The company assures that it will be in business for the duration of the program (at least 3,5 years).

  • The company has to accept the conditions of the cooperative degree program at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (see explanation below).

• Accommodation

  Most of our cooperation partners are located in the vicinity of Köthen (max. 1h drive). Students need to take care of their own accommodation; however, it is recommended that students have an apartment in Köthen during the program and commute during the practical phases. If the commute is too far, students should organize and pay for a second room/apartment. The company providing the internship may be able to provide organizational and financial support, but they are not obligated to do so.

• Compensation

  Compensation varies greatly from company to company, as they are not legally required to pay the intern. However, most companies follow recommendations for vocational training wages and also pay during the teaching periods at the university (i.e. when students are not working at the company).

  Since information about student wages paid by individual companies, unfortunately, changes frequently, we recommend contacting the specific company to obtain reliable information.

  Given that affordable housing is relatively easy to find in Köthen, the compensation is sufficient in most cases to cover living costs.

• Master’s cooperative degree program

  Provided that the company agrees, the master's degree program in Food Technology can also be studied as a cooperative degree program at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.