Department of Food Science·College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

The PhD program in Food Science and Technology aims to provide students an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge related to Food Quality and Safety, Food Chemistry and Analysis, Food Process technology and Engineering as well as Innovative and Functional Foods. The program is designed to reinforce and enhance the knowledge of the students in scientific principles and processes used to produce safe and high-quality foods. In addition, the program provides a science-based professional education that encompasses theory, practical research, and application of science and technology to conventional and novel foods. Furthermore, this program is designed to produce food science postgraduate experts with the knowledge and skills essential for excelling in the professional world. PhD graduates in Food Science and technology will have an opportunity to be academic leaders, research scientists, and take managerial positions in industrial sectors.
Fall 2026 applications are now open! Apply today and get ready to begin an exciting journey at United Arab Emirates University.
Apply NowAED 32,400Per year
AED 16,200 Per semester
AED 2,400 per credit hour (2025/26) x 54 credit hours (minimum) = AED 129,600 total. Annual figure = total / 4 years.
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to: