MS in Food Processing and Packaging Technology

Program Description

Postgraduate studies in the Center of Excellence in Agriculture Food Technologies (COEAFT) at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, faculty of biomedical sciences, Department of Food Engineering, offers MS program in “Food Processing and Packaging Technology” in Fall 2023. The program has been approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. The program’s main goals are to give students practical experience, bridge the knowledge gap between academics and industry.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Food Science and Technology, Food Technology, Food engineering, Food and Nutrition Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or equivalent in relevant disciplines from HEC recognized university.

Minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00 or 60% marks (i.e., CGPA is not provided) / As per HEC Criteria.

Candidates must have passed GAT (General) for admission in master’s degree program.

Lab Facilities

Postharvest Technology Lab

Biochemistry Lab/Analysis Lab

Microbiology Lab

Hi-Tech Research Lab

Water Quality Testing Lab

Fruits and Vegetable Processing Hall

Cold Storage Rooms

Salient Features

Program approved by the Higher education Commission (HEC)

Ph.D. Qualified faculty members

Foreign faculty from partner universities

Dual degree options with Jiangsu University China

Opportunity to work with Industry Practitioners (Professor of Practice)

Working on research projects funded by national and international organizations.

40 Gbps core network capacity

Campus-wide WiFi-6 compliant with 5G technology

Fully furnished hostels for boys and girls

Air-conditioned transportation

On campus medical facility

Tuition fee payment per credit hour

Flexible credit hours for semester load

Future Careers

Small-scale Industries

Food Authorities/Food Inspectors

Production of values-added products

Food Processing Industries

Postharvest Technologist

Research Organizations

National and International Food Industries

Food Testing Laboratories

Agricultural Sectors

Quality Control and Quality Assurance Officer

Food Production and Processing Manager

Contact Information

Muhammad Rafi Ullah Khan (Head of Department & Focal Person)
Cell # 03449890889 | Office # +92 995 932930
Email: rafiullah.khan@fbse.paf-iast.edu.pk

Admission Office

Phone: +92-995-111723278 | WhatsApp: +92-301-8662251
Email: admissions@paf-iast.edu.pk
Address: PAF-IAST, Khanpur Road, Mang Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa