Food Technology / Food Engineering

Overview

Bachelor of Food Technology / Food Engineering (BFT / BFE) under Tribhuvan University is a 4-year undergraduate program that focuses on food processing, preservation, safety, and industrial food production. It prepares students for careers in food industries, quality control, research, and product development.

  • Course Info

    Affilation Tribhuwan University (TU)
    Duration 4 Years
    Institute Type College
    Average Fees Incurred Government: 3–5 lakhs Private: 6–12 lakhs
    Average Salary Offered 25k – 50k/month
    Employment Roles
    • Food Technologist / Food Engineer
    • Quality Control / Assurance Officer
    • Production / Process Engineer
    • Research & Development Specialist
    • Food Safety / Regulatory Officer
    • Industrial Consultant
    • Agro-Industry Project Engineer
  • Admission Criteria

    • Must pass IOE / TU Entrance Exam
    • Admission based on merit rank under Institute of Engineering
  • Salient Features

    • Focus on food processing, preservation, and industrial production
    • Practical labs, pilot plants, and food industry visits
    • Final year project and industrial internship
    • Recognized by Nepal Engineering Council / TU
    • Opportunities in food processing, quality control, and research sectors
  • Eligibility

    • +2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Math)
    • Minimum 45% or C grade
    • Must pass IOE entrance
  • Job Prospectus

    • Food processing and manufacturing companies
    • Quality control and assurance labs
    • Research & development in food technology
    • Government food safety and regulatory bodies
    • Agro-industries and export companies
  • Curricular Structure

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    Year 3 (Semester 5 & 6) – Advanced Food Engineering

    • Food Preservation & Packaging
    • Food Quality Control & Safety
    • Thermal & Non-Thermal Processing
    • Food Product Development & Innovation
    • Biochemical / Nutritional Analysis Lab
    • Industrial Visits & Projects

    Year 4 (Semester 7 & 8) – Specialization & Project

    • Advanced Food Processing & Technology
    • Food Plant Design & Management
    • Food Biotechnology & Functional Foods
    • Industrial Training / Internship
    • Final Year Project / Capstone Project
    • Electives (e.g., Dairy Technology, Beverage Technology, Food Packaging Innovations)

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