Agro Paris Tech

France

Agro Paris Tech History                                           

Agro Paris Tech also known as Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Sciences is a French higher education establishment located in Paris. The institution is a part of Paris-Saclay University and was established after the merger of three institutions in 2007. The institution currently enrols over 2400 students.

Agro Paris Tech Programs, Courses, and Schools

Agro Paris Tech specialises in offering graduate and doctoral programs in Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering but it does offer Bachelor program in Engineering as well. At the Master’s level, the institution offers programs in Agronomy, Forestry, and Food Science and Engineering in addition to MSc programs in Life Sciences and Technology.

Agro Paris Tech also offers Doctoral Programs in Food Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry and s specialised program in Management and Administration of Environmental Sciences and Policies. The university also has 9 postgraduate certificates aimed at professionals.

Agro Paris Tech Campuses

Agro Paris Tech is based across 9 campuses in Paris and Paris area including Montpellier, Nancy, Kourou, Massy, and Grignon. The university is also slated to open its new campus in 2021 in Paris. All the campuses are urban and offer ultra modern facilities to the students.

Agro Paris Tech offers facilities such as classrooms and lecture halls, 39 research laboratories and institutes, student halls of residence, and well-stocked libraries with digital catalogue, reading rooms, meeting areas, and computer workstations. The campus also houses sports facilities, health services, and dining options.

Agro Paris Tech Achievements

Agro Paris Tech is accredited by many professional and government bodies such as AERES, CTI, and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of France. The university is also regarded as one of the top universities in the world to study Agriculture and Forestry.

Agro Paris Tech is ranked 81st nationally and amongst top 2000 universities in the world by UniRank. It is also ranked 4th in the world to study Agriculture and Forestry in QS World University Rankings by subject in year 2020.

Agro Paris Tech USP

Agro Paris Tech is a very selective institution with low acceptance rate. The admissions to the programs are highly competitive and are based on past academic records and entrance examinations. The university is also one of the seven universities to jointly deliver Master of Science in European Forestry program.

Agro Paris Tech also offers a range of scholarships, Campus France bursaries and grants, and financial aid programs to assist students with tuition fee. The university’s 39 research laboratories attracts leading researchers and academics from all over the country and beyond.

Agro Paris Tech Notable Alumni

Stella Jang (South Korean singer-songwriter), Julien Denormandie (French engineer), Michel Houellebecq (French author), and Mac Lesggy (French engineer)