As a pioneer in marine sciences, maritime studies, and fisheries, this university has gained an excellent reputation. With over 70 years of experience, it is one of the world's leading institutions in these fields of study.
Founded in 1953, NTOU is an ocean-based university, but not limited to the ocean and also an internationally well-known university with excellence in teaching and featured research.
This department hosts one of Taiwan’s oldest established food science programs. Through our faculty, research, and facilities, we cultivate students’ knowledge and skills to become future contributors to industry, scientific research, and society
✨ WHO WE ARE
Science at the helm, innovative food science, and a new course toward health and sustainability.
✨ WHAT MAKES US DISTINCT
A broad ocean-oriented platform connecting life sciences, aquaculture, food science, biotechnology, and marine biology.
✨ DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Marine-Resource-Based Food Innovation
Builds on marine resources to develop innovative health foods and green processing technologies. - Cross-Disciplinary Research and Practice
Integrates food science and biotechnology to cultivate professionals with strong R&D and innovation capability. - Global Outlook and Industry Linkage
International collaboration and corporate internships prepare students for opportunities in domestic and global food industries.
✨ FEATURED CURRICULUM
- Five Core Course Clusters × Cross-Disciplinary Specialization
- Innovative R&D × Food Plant Practice
- Research Projects × Industry Internship Linkage
- International Courses × Bilingual Professional Training
- Functional Foods × Sustainable Food-Safety Innovation
✨ FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Graduates may pursue careers in research, food manufacturing, health products, biotechnology, smart food safety, graduate study, and entrepreneurship.
✨ INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
- Xuehai Dream × Overseas internship program
Students receive Ministry of Education support for overseas study and practical training, broadening their global food-science perspective. - International conferences × academic competitions
Participation in international conferences and technical exhibitions showcases the department’s research and innovation strength. - Cross-border exchange × academic partners
MOUs with universities in Japan, Korea, France, Spain, Thailand, and other countries support dual-degree and exchange programs.
✨ Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science
This academic program integrates principles and hands-on practice in food science and applies them to the scientific and technological aspects of food science and biotechnology. Our graduates can successfully integrate these disciplines to assure a sustainable, safe, nutritious, and high-quality food supply.
✨ Postgraduate Programs
We offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Although most of our graduate students have B.S. degree in food science, some of them have former degrees in Biosciences, Chemistry, and a variety of other areas. We attract students globally as well as from Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Courses in the area of specialization comprise advanced food science and biotechnology series, workshops, and seminars. State-of-the-art laboratories are available for food processing, biochemical, immunological, and molecular biology techniques. The Center of Excellence for the Oceans and College of Life Sciences also offers significant resources and facilities.
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