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“With an understanding
of food science, I can
help my country improve

its food security, and
develop the economy by
marketing and exporting
quality food products.”
Food science is an area that is in high
demand and offers various career Litia Takuia
opportunities, says food science student Litia Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Takuia who came to AUT as an international

student from Kiribati, supported by a Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ Scholarship.

“I chose to study food science because I want to learn
how we can improve the nutritional value and sensory
attributes of food, and make sure it’s safe and lasts longer.
“I’d like to encourage international students to apply to
AUT. It’s a modern university that can prepare anyone with
the kind of knowledge and skills they need to achieve in a
specific area.
“You won’t regret it as it’s one of the best universities,
staffed by supportive and dynamic staff, and with
social and multicultural students from all over the Explore your study options
world who are now living and studying in the heart with a Manaaki New Zealand
of Auckland City.” Scholarship. Applications to study
in 2024 open in February 2023.
aut.ac.nz/pacific nzscholarships.govt.nz

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