Aksaray University
Food processing

The Dairy and Products Technology Program is an associate's degree program designed to train qualified human resources, often called technicians, in the field of dairy and products technology, a crucial branch of the food industry. Students receive both theoretical and practical training in the modern processing, analysis, and control of dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, butter, ayran, and ice cream, beginning with milk production. Furthermore, other courses essential for professional life, such as food safety, quality management, packaging, food preservation, occupational health and safety, professional ethics, and food legislation, are also included in the curriculum as an important part of the program. Students who place in the top three positions in the department and continue attending classes within the scope of the Vocational Education Protocol receive a monthly SÜTAŞ scholarship. Our second-year students participate in practical training activities at SÜTAŞ facilities one day a week as part of the Sector Practices course. Our students reinforce their theoretical education by completing summer internships at facilities suited to the industry.