BSc in Biochemical Engineering

Last modified: 10. November 2025

The program is designed to train biochemical engineers with high competences in all fields of biotechnology, bioprocess engineering and biomaterials by integrating theoretical knowledges from chemical, biochemical, engineering and economic sciences and developing practical skills such as laboratory, manufacturing practices, data analysis, and the design and operation of biological systems and technologies. Students also will get acquainted with the equipment and apparatuses used in the biotechnological industry and understand their optimal operation. The biochemical engineers can manage biotechnological systems and their team, can perform analytical tests, intermediate and final quality control, and can take part in R&D&I and in planning as well, even in production, service, trade or state administration. The program also provides sufficient theoretical background for students to continue their studies at Master of Science level. 

Full name of the bachelor’s degree program: Biochemical Engineering

Name of the qualification in the degree: Biochemical Engineer

Length of course: 7 semesters

Schedule of the selection procedure

For foreign citizens:

Deadline for sending the application package: 30 April

Notification on admission/rejection/sending of the „Contract for Tuition” (e-mail): 1 June

Deadline for sending back the ”Contract for Tuition” and payment of fee for the first 2 semesters (4200 EUR): 15 June

Confirmation of the registration and possible start of visa application: after receipt of the fee (by 13 July at latest).

Start of courses: Beginning of September 2026

Tuition fee: 2100 EUR/ semester (2 semesters must be paid in advance)

The tuition fee includes the costs of education and practices, access to libraries, computers and the Internet within the Institute’s facilities, as well as all the advantages of a Student Card. It does not cover special procedural fees, local travel, meals, insurance, or accommodation.

Required documents for admission:
•    High school graduation certificate
•    proof of English knowledge*
•    Motivation letter
•    Curriculum Vitae 

Studies accepted as prerequisites for admission to the bachelor’s degree program
Solid basis in at least two of following fields, proven by a high school certificate or transcript of records and successful completion of an online test.
•    Mathematics
•    Physics
•    Chemistry
•    Biology

*Foreign language requirements

Candidates from countries where English is not the language of instruction are required to provide proof of English proficiency through an internationally recognized exam. The minimum requirement is a complex (combination of oral and written) intermediate level (B2) language exam, or an equivalent secondary school leaving certificate or diploma. List of automatically accepted language exams is available at: https://en.uni-mate.hu/application-form 
If you are interested in studying in our Biochemical Engineering Bachelor programme, please send the required documents by e-mail to international.food@uni-mate.hu.

Core curriculum (fields of knowledge essential for the qualification)
•    The natural science disciplines (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) providing the foundation to the bioengineering profession, 40-50 credits
•    Core knowledges of the bioengineering field (operation of biological systems, applications of physical chemistry and material science, measurement and control engineering, mechanics and process engineering, and technology), 70-103 credits
•    Economic and business-related knowledge, communication skills (economy for engineers, basics of managements and communication, marketing, process management) 15-20 credits
•    Specialized professional knowledges, focusing on analysis, design and operation of biological systems and technologies (applied biotechnology, environmental technology and bioanalytics), 20 credits

Professional training 

Professional training: minimum 4 weeks professional training that can be organized outside the institution during the summer between the 6th and the 7th semesters.

Biochemical engineers with a Bachelor’s degree are able to accomplish the following tasks:
-    to operate biological, biotechnological and microbiological systems in a safe and environmentally aware way; perform professional services and trade related tasks within the field
-    to carry out laboratory, pilot-scale and industrial biotechnological tasks; learn new examinational methods, methodology; complete HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) tasks
-    to have proper manual skills for laboratory practice
-    to use field-related calculation, biometric and modelling methods; have IT and database management skills
-    to use and process professional databases and literature
-    to perform laboratory or technological sub-processes independently. To recognize the appearing problems and make decisions about solving them
-    to control and monitor the widely known biotechnological production processes, considering the quality assurance and quality control aspects
-    to contribute to the improvement and design of technological systems; the development of new technologies, techniques and products, as well as researches in biological and relative sciences
-    to perform complex tasks and to apply knowledge in practice in the field-related specialization
-    to complete biotechnological, bioindustrial HSE tasks
-    to understand technical documentation in at least one foreign language
-    to cooperate and communicate with professionals from other fields (engineer with other disciplines, legal experts, IT assistants, managers, etc.
-    to learn and understand new processes, products and systems

After the BSc program, biochemical engineers can continue their studies in many MSc or PhD programs provided by MATE, Institute of Food Science and Technology:
•    MSc in Food Engineering
•    MSc in Food Safety and Quality
•    MSc in Nutrition
•    MSc in Brewing and Distilling Engineering
•    PhD in Agricultural and Food Science

The education program is supported by Practical Training Centre:
•    Operational technology practice plant – to teach the fundamental principles of bioengineering
•    Operational practice unit for fermentation – to teach technologies for the fermentation of bioproducts - upstream processing
•    Pilot plant for bioseparation – to teach operational elements of separation technologies (membrane, chromatography) – downstream processing
•    Sensory laboratory
•    Culture collection of agricultural and industrial microorganisms
•    Pilot plant for bioconversion
•    Modern pilot plant for distillation and rectification