Kvalita a zpracování zemědělských produktů

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice - Faculty of Agriculture and Technology

Key information
Field of study:
Food processing
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
N0721A370001
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
ISCED code:
0721
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 28
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 19

The follow-up master’s degree programme in Quality and Processing of Agricultural Products further develops knowledge in the areas of quality assessment and processing technologies of plant and animal products, food hygiene and safety, human nutrition, and innovative approaches in the food processing industry. Graduates deepen their understanding of modern technological processes, quality control systems, and current trends in food production and processing. The programme also prepares students for the application of advanced methods ensuring product safety and quality in compliance with legislative requirements and market demands. Graduates of this programme may continue their studies at the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology of the University of South Bohemia in accredited doctoral study programmes.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
written test
Application start:
15.11.2025
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
Application fee:
700.00 CZK

For follow-up Master’s programmes, provide proof of proper completion of a Bachelor’s programme. If you are in the final year of your Bachelor’s programme, submit an officially certified copy of your diploma as a PDF from authorised conversion – Czech POINT no later than the end of June. FZT USB Bachelor’s graduates do not submit proof of completed higher education. FZT USB graduates whose chosen follow-up Master’s programme directly builds on their completed Bachelor’s programme are admitted without an entrance examination. Other applicants take an entrance examination unless the Dean of FZT USB decides otherwise. Entrance examinations for follow-up Master’s programmes are written.

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Graduates of the follow-up master’s degree programme in Quality and Processing of Agricultural Products possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in quality assessment and processing technologies of plant and animal products. They are familiar with issues of food hygiene and safety, understand the principles of human nutrition, and are knowledgeable about current trends and innovative approaches in the processing industry. They are able to apply modern technological processes, quality management systems, and control methods in compliance with legislative requirements and food production standards. Graduates are capable of analysing and optimising production processes with respect to quality, safety, and economic efficiency. They find employment in food processing companies, inspection and regulatory bodies, laboratories, advisory organisations, and public administration. They are prepared to work independently as well as in teams and may continue their studies in doctoral programmes.

Study fee
Study fee amount:
0.00 - 0.00 /
University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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Field of study:
Food processing
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
N0721A370001
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
ISCED code:
0721
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 28
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 19

The follow-up master’s degree programme in Quality and Processing of Agricultural Products further develops knowledge in the areas of quality assessment and processing technologies of plant and animal products, food hygiene and safety, human nutrition, and innovative approaches in the food processing industry. Graduates deepen their understanding of modern technological processes, quality control systems, and current trends in food production and processing. The programme also prepares students for the application of advanced methods ensuring product safety and quality in compliance with legislative requirements and market demands. Graduates of this programme may continue their studies at the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology of the University of South Bohemia in accredited doctoral study programmes.

Admission procedure form:
written test
Application start:
15.11.2025
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
Application fee:
700.00 CZK

For follow-up Master’s programmes, provide proof of proper completion of a Bachelor’s programme. If you are in the final year of your Bachelor’s programme, submit an officially certified copy of your diploma as a PDF from authorised conversion – Czech POINT no later than the end of June. FZT USB Bachelor’s graduates do not submit proof of completed higher education. FZT USB graduates whose chosen follow-up Master’s programme directly builds on their completed Bachelor’s programme are admitted without an entrance examination. Other applicants take an entrance examination unless the Dean of FZT USB decides otherwise. Entrance examinations for follow-up Master’s programmes are written.

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Graduates of the follow-up master’s degree programme in Quality and Processing of Agricultural Products possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in quality assessment and processing technologies of plant and animal products. They are familiar with issues of food hygiene and safety, understand the principles of human nutrition, and are knowledgeable about current trends and innovative approaches in the processing industry. They are able to apply modern technological processes, quality management systems, and control methods in compliance with legislative requirements and food production standards. Graduates are capable of analysing and optimising production processes with respect to quality, safety, and economic efficiency. They find employment in food processing companies, inspection and regulatory bodies, laboratories, advisory organisations, and public administration. They are prepared to work independently as well as in teams and may continue their studies in doctoral programmes.

Study fee

Study fee amount:
0.00 - 0.00 /

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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