Our activitiesISARA-Lyon is a private engineering college specialized in agriculture and agri-food

business recognized by the French Ministry of Agriculture. It offers a wide range of

training options concerning agriculture, agri-food, rural development, agri-business and

environmental sciences.

ISARA-Lyon is part of a network of colleges specialized in agriculture (FESIA – www.fesia.org)

involving around 6,000 students. It mainly offers engineering degrees (5 years divided into two

cycles) as well as 2-year Master programmes available for foreign students.

ISARA-Lyon also develops research activities and advisory services (see www.isara.fr).

The training programmes offered by ISARA-Lyon combine theory and practice. Each semester enables you to obtain 30 ECTS. Detailed information can be found in the ECTS guide available on our website: www.isara.fr (“International” section).

Students can take part in:

Undergraduate and graduate studies:

• Engineering Degree: www.isara.fr

• Graduate Studies: Master Degrees in cooperation with foreign universities: - In agroecology with UMB (Norway), Uppsala (Sweden), Tuscia-Viterbo and Torino (Italy) Universities / www.agroecos.fr - In agri-business and agri-food with Kunming University (China) / www.cheng-international.com - In animal production with Wageningen (The Netherlands), Brno (Czech Republic) and Barcelona (Spain) Universities / www.eurama.org

Student exchange: you can study at ISARA-Lyon during one or two semesters (see pages 4-5).

Training programmes

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ISARA-Lyon Engineering Degree It aims at training students, who will assume responsibilities in agriculture and food sectors (agri-industry, agri-food industry, supply) as well as in the fields of rural development and environment.

A scientific and professional programme leading to executive positions,

A strong link with the professional world,

A support in developing students’ professional plan,

An international dimension,

The use of new Information and Communication Technologies as a teaching method.

The Master Degreesdeveloped in English

European Master in agroecology www.agroecos.frThis training course in Agroecology aims at analyzing the technical and environmental

characteristics of agricultural production, taking into account its links with society, public

institutions and commercial organizations. This European training offers prospects in the field of

agriculture, rural development and environmental protection.

Cheng Master in agri-business and agri-food www.cheng-international.comThe Master Course will train the future executives of agricultural and agri-food companies, who

will have to meet the challenges coming from the strengthening position of China in food product

international trade.

EURAMA Master in animal production www.eurama.orgThis Master Course trains executives, who have a technical expertise of all animal production

sectors as well as managing skills adapted to European context.

The training involves:

- A first cycle (B.Sc. level) during the three first years, - A second cycle (M.Sc. level) based on optional courses during the fourth and fifth years, - Applied works in France and abroad, which enable students to discover technical, economical and social situations, and give them the opportunity to implement and test the knowledge and tools acquired, - The opportunity to validate teaching per Course Units in accordance with ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) rules.

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September – Mid February

September – Mid-February

Mid February – End of June

Mid February – End of June

September - December

September – December

January – July

January – July

Organic Farming(Wageningen, Kassel)

or

Agroecology (UMB)

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Rural sociology and methodologies applied to

development projects

Economic environment: management and

accounting, agricultural policies and financial

institutions

UP1, UP2, UP3,SPS5, LV

The farm: Organization, management

and audit

Innovation, local planning and international agricultural trade

AGRI, FARM,ECO or INNO,

OCP, PRP, LVS8

Development of rural areas: diagnoses, project management, economics,

politics, sustainable development

DTRP

AIM: training students who will be able to develop, implement and lead innovative projects in agricultural (plant and/or animal) sectors with respect to sustainable development. This path is dedicated to students willing to specialize in agriculture, agroecology and management of natural resources.

AIM : training students who will be able to carry out and/or assess agricultural and/or rural development projects in France and abroad. This path is dedicated to students willing to specialize in rural development, agricultural economics and rural sociology.

Master 1*Semester 7***

Master 1Semester 5

Master 1 Semester 8

Master 1 Semester 8

Master 2 Semester 9***

Master 2 Semester 9

Master 2 Semester 10***

Master 2 Semester 10

Knowledge of agrosystems, context and challenges of agricultural

and aquafarming production sectors

Innovation and the sustainable development

of territories

AGRI, AQUA,ECO or INNO,

OCP, PRP, LVS8

Innovation in agronomics and agro-ecology

or

Quality, traceability and sustainable development

in animal production

AGRE or PAQT

Master thesis: settlement of a specific practical or

research problem

MFE

Master thesis: settlement of a specific practical or

research problem

MFE

* This semester is offered by European partner universities (Wageningen, Kassel and UMB).** The ECTS Guide is available on www.isara.fr/ects.pdf *** These semesters are available in english.

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September – Mid February

September – Mid February

Mid February – End of June

Mid February – End of June

September – December

September – December

January – July

January – July

The company:management, quality policy and tools, communication,

information systems

The company and its political and economic environment at national and international levels

UP7, UP8TC,SPS7, LVS7,

QUAL or EURO

The company:management, quality policy and tools, communication,

information systems

The company’spolitical and economic

environment, at national and international levels

UP7, UP8TC,SPS7, LVS7,

QUAL or EURO

Master 1Semester 7

Master 1Semester 7

Master 1 Semester 8

Master 1 Semester 8

Master 2 Semester 9

Master 2 Semester 9

Master 2 Semester 10

Master 2 Semester 10

Nutrition and health: links between alimentation and health, food behaviours, foodstuff compounding

Management of farms and companies: production,

hygiene, quality, international development

NUTR, INDT or FARM,M3P or ECO,

OCP, PRP, LVS8

The organization, management and international

development of companies

Production: innovation and processes…

Nutrition and health

NUTR or BIOT,INDT or FARM,M3P or ECO,

OCP, PRP, LVS8

From the development to the industrialization of

agri-food products

CIPA

The managementof innovation and

companies’ development

GIDE

Master thesis: settlement of a specific practical or

research problem

MFE

Master thesis: settlement of a specific practical or

research problem

MFE

AIM: training students who will be able to assume manager positions in agri-food and agri-supply companies and in the professional organizations involved in the development of these sectors. This training path is dedicated to students willing to specialize in corporate management and innovation.

AIM: training students who will be able to implement and lead research and development as well as industrialization projects, technological processes or quality policies for agri-food companies. This training path is dedicated to students willing to specialize in agri-food, nutrition and food quality and safety.

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A training combining theory and practice:

Theoretical courses:

• Lectures and conferences,

• Round tables,

• Documentary analysis.

A training focused on action and application:

• A practical application through an applied work carried out in group at the request of a

professional organization,

• An individual research project, which aims at deepening a scientific or technological question in

using various information sources (bibliography, interviews, laboratory work, databases…),

• Case studies in relation with lectures,

• Practicals and tutorials,

• Field trips,

• Master thesis: settlement of a specific practical or research problem requested by a company

or a laboratory.

A tailor-made method:• Individual follow-up,

• Tailor-made teaching methods and evaluation procedures,

• Update of theoretical knowledge on various topics (statistics, survey methods, agronomy, animal production science, processing of food products, microbiology),

• Support to the acquisition and development of skills in French language (intensive courses in September, regular courses during the year, along with courses in another European language),

• Tutoring by an engineering-student from ISARA-Lyon.

ISARA-Lyon also offers the students an opportunity to do in their training period in France an internship on a farm, in a research laboratory or in a company.

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Deadline for application

Deadline for registration

Language skills, prerequisites, preliminary French lessons, tests

For any information and for admission, please contact:

Tél. : +33(0)4 27 85 85 10Fax : +33(0)4 27 85 85 86email : mpobel@isara.fr

More details can be found at:

www.isara.fr(International Section)

1st semester: before 1st June.

2nd semester: before 15th October.

Once ISARA-Lyon has accepted his/her application, the student shall send the “Learning Agreement and Transcript of Records” document included in the application form two months prior to the beginning of the courses. Other documents will be required at his/her arrival.

Students willing to improve their French can:

- attend courses on Thursday afternoon at ISARA-Lyon

- attend an intensive programme at ILCF (Institut de Langue et de Culture Française / Université Catholique de Lyon www.ilcf.net/index.htm)

- attend evening courses at ALLIANCE FRANCAISE (www.alliancefrancaiselyon.com/cours/atelier.php)