HZAU Veterinary Medicine & Food Safety Programs (Master / PhD)
Huazhong Agricultural University · Master 3y / PhD 3-4y · CNY 25,000 - 44,000 / year
Built for the livestock and food industries of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East: veterinary medicine, veterinary public health and food safety, and food science — Chinese- and English-taught tracks at CNY 25,000-44,000 per year.
Program overview
Veterinary medicine and food safety form one of HZAU's traditional strength clusters. The College of Animal Science and Technology / College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Food Science and Technology both admit international students at master's and doctoral level.
This field aligns closely with livestock farming, Halal food processing and food-safety regulation across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East — an area with clear regional demand and a persistent talent gap.
Intake: the main intake for degree programs is September each year (fall semester); some language/foundation programs also offer spring intake — exact dates follow each university’s annual notice. Application tip: prepare and submit your documents 3–6 months in advance to allow time for review and visa (JW202/visa) processing.
Key facts
- Levels
- Master / PhD
- Fields
- clinical and preventive veterinary medicine, veterinary public health and food safety, food science and engineering
- Language
- Chinese / English
- Duration
- master 3 years, PhD 3-4 years
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 - 44,000 / year
- Language requirement
- HSK5 or IELTS/TOEFL
Application materials
- Passport and degree certificates (English translation)
- Transcripts from bachelor's or master's study
- Language scores (HSK5 or IELTS/TOEFL)
- Two recommendation letters and a research proposal
- Financial evidence and medical examination form
Fees and scholarships
- Master's tuition
- from CNY 25,000 / year
- PhD tuition
- up to CNY 44,000 / year
- Accommodation
- approx. CNY 5,000 / year (twin room)
- Scholarships
- Chinese Government Scholarship and university awards