Lyon: Study in ational intern 15 000 ts, studen hers a rese rc, 11,500 fessors and pro udents, hd st 5,700 P or lic sect 220 pub ories laborat... Partner of your projects Agricultural science Food science Environmental science Social science
ISARA-Lyon is a private engineering college in agricultural and food sciences recognized by the French Ministry of Agriculture. It offers a wide range of training options in agriculture, food science and food heritage, social sciences, agri-business and environmental science. ISARA-Lyon also develops research activities and advisory services (see www.isara.fr/en) around three themes : x Agroecology x Sustainable food systems & food Heritage x INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ISARA-Lyon is a member of... Université de Lyon A state-run Higher Education & Research consortium and a member of an association of 11 Higher Education Institutions which federate their Graduate Schools: 4 universities, a wide range of engineering colleges called Grandes Ecoles and national research institutes, FESIA A network of colleges specialized in agricultural and food science with around 6,000 students: www.fesia.org France s No. 1 Center of research and higher education outside Paris, 130,000 students, 11,500 researchers and professors, 5,700 PhD students, 220 public sector laboratories. ISARA-Lyon is located... in a very dynamic environment close to companies, research centers and professionals working in agriculture, food industry, rural development and environmental sectors. ISARA-Lyon is situated at the heart of LYON BIOPOLE (competitive cluster) and AGRAPOLE (cluster of excellence supported by the Auvergne Rhone-Alpes local government, specialized in agriculture and food, which involves over fifty professional organizations working in these sectors). 2
Our international network with partner institutions Over 130 exchange agreements and a variety of internship positions all over the world 5 double degrees with partner institutions in the Netherlands, Norway, Mexico, Brazil, Chile 5 international MSc programmes (Agroecology, Organic Agriculture, Animal Production, Localized Food Products and Sustainable Food Systems) Study and internship opportunities abroad 3
STUDY AT ISARA-Lyon ISARA-Lyon s Engineering Diploma is: Recognized as a Master s degree by the French State (Ministry of Agriculture) In harmony with the European ECTS system (300 ECTS for the whole 5-year programme, 180 ECTS for the Bachelor level and 120 for the Master level) Based on a very specific pedagogy combining theory and practice Accredited under the EUR-ACE label 5 specializations offered: You hold a High School Diploma/Leaving Certificate of secondary education: apply on the following website www.grandesecoles-postbac.fr You hold a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree: More information: student@isara.fr Agriculture, environment and natural resources management Agrifood, food and industrial management Sustainable rural development Markets and corporate management Viticulture, Territories & Agroecology MSc degrees: Come and study on one of our International MSc degrees: worldwide partnerships, strong international culture, double degree programmes and much more. European MSc in Agroecology, leading to a double degree with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences / Information and application: www.agroecos.fr MSc in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture, leading to a double degree with Wageningen University of Life Sciences / Information and application: www.agroecology.fr Master Food Identity on localized food products / Information and application: www.masterfoodidentity.com European MSc Sustainable Food Systems / Information and application: www.susfoods.eu MSc European Animal Management / Information and application: www.eurama.org More information: student@isara.fr 4
Enjoy a specialized programme and GET credits in France Exchange studies Your university has signed a cooperation agreement with ISARA-Lyon? Come and study for one or two semesters on one of our 5 specialisations: Agriculture, environment and natural resources management Agrifood, food and industrial management Sustainable rural development Markets and corporate management Viticulture, Territories & Agroecology More information, details on the curricula: student@isara.fr The study period can include internships on farms, in companies or laboratories. The credits obtained during your studies at ISARA-Lyon are fully recognized by your home university. International Summer Session on Agroecology (5 weeks) Discover France s rich culture, learn French, and concentrate on Agroecology! Academic ProgramME: Sustainable agriculture & food systems (in English) Understand how biodiversity can be supported in European environments, combining natural landscapes and human activities Acquire tools and methods for agroecosystem diagnosis through case studies, field work, personal investigation and lectures Linguistic & Cultural ProgramME Savour the beauty of Lyon and its Unesco World Heritage Site Discover Lyon s culinary traditions and the French lifestyle combining great food, great culture and a wide range of leisure activities More information: www.iplsummerschool.com summerschool@isara.fr 5
research And extension Our research and extension teams, made up of agronomists, ecologists, economists and food and social scientists, work in three main areas : AGROECOLOGY Agroecological innovations applied in agricultural sciences Impact of anthropogenic practices on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning Green technologies applied in food science SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS Local food networks and sustainable food systems Territorial development of organic agriculture, environment and commercialisation Territorial valorisation practices as a source of sustainability for food systems INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Identification, promotion and support of innovative business initiatives creating added value in food, agriculture and environment sectors More information: rec@isara.fr 6
ISARA s expertise can benefit your projects Your company, your needs Services provided by ISARA-Lyon Integrate engineering students as interns to work on concrete development projects: 3 to 6-month internships. Internships and master theses Studies led by engineers Human resources Research & Development Your company, your needs ISARA-Lyon Select and recruit new talents Commercial Development market opportunities Innovation projects and Select and recruit new talents through the ISARA engineers network and ISARA Employment Forum Have studies carried out by engineering students with the support of our teaching staff: studies from 3 to 6 weeks. working with you More information: entint@isara.fr Identify and develop innovation projects and new market opportunities : Ecotrophelia competition (eco innovation in food - www.ecotrophelia.eu), business incubator, market and technology monitoring. 7
A DYNAMIC CITY AT THE HEART OF EUROPE ISARA-Lyon is established in Lyon in the south-east of France, in a very dynamic environment close to companies, research centres and professionals working in agriculture, food industry, rural development and environment sectors. LYON: second-ranking city in France as regards to its student population. Lyon is endowed with rich cultural and gastronomic traditions, and its old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our eventful city offers you an exceptional quality of life. A student city Lyon s 130,000 students have many opportunities to enjoy fascinating places and events, for instance the evening parties organized on riverside barges, the renowned «Lights» (Fête des Lumières), the Dance Festival (Biennale de la Danse), the Nuits de Fourvière music, dance and theatre festival, the roller-blade tours to discover Lyon by night... Culture, gastronomy and sports... Lyon has all the amenities of a big city while being easy to negotiate on foot. Outdoor leisure activities abound thanks to Lyon s favourable location close to the mountains and the sea. Agrapole, a Auvergne Rhone-Alpes cluster of excellence: Lyon hosts a cluster specialized in agriculture and food, which includes over fifty professional organizations of these sectors. Design: Griffin Photo credits: Henri GRANJEAN - Vegetable-based inks on recycled paper - Imprim vert www.isara.fr International Relations Department 23 rue Jean Baldassini - 69364 LYON Cedex 07 - FRANCE Tel. : +33(0)4 27 85 85 51 - Fax : +33(0)4 27 85 86 36 Email: relint@isara.fr