Introduction

Montpellier SupAgro is a public institution in France that focuses on higher education and research in the fields of agriculture, food and environment. It has trained a large number of professionals in related fields and made important contributions to the development of agriculture and related industries.

Overview

Student size: The number of students is moderate, and specific data has not been found yet. After merging with several institutions, the French Higher School of Agricultural Sciences (l'institut agro) has a certain size of student population in 2020.

Geographic location: Located in Montpellier, France, the city is one of the important agricultural and economic centers in southern France, providing rich practical resources and industrial support for the school's teaching and scientific research.

History and establishment time

The history of Montpellier SupAgro can be traced back to an earlier period. It is an important inheritor of agricultural education and research in the Montpellier area. Later, on January 1, 2020, it merged with Agrocampus Ouest to form the French Agricultural Science Higher School (l'institut agro), further integrating agricultural education resources and enhancing its comprehensive strength.

School Strength

Certification: As an important part of the French public higher education system, the diplomas it issues are recognized by the French Ministry of Education and have high authority and recognition.

Faculty: It has a group of experts and scholars with rich teaching and scientific research experience in the fields of agriculture, food, environment, etc. They not only have profound professional knowledge, but also actively participate in international cooperation and exchanges to provide students with cutting-edge academic guidance and practical experience.

International Cooperation: It has established extensive cooperative relations with many well-known universities and scientific research institutions around the world, and carried out projects such as student exchange, joint training, and scientific research cooperation, which broadened students' international vision and enhanced the school's international influence.

Institutional Nature

Public institutions.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, so that students can deal with complex practical problems in the fields of agriculture, food and environment. At the same time, we focus on the education of sustainable development concepts, cultivate students' sense of responsibility for the environment and society, and are committed to cultivating professionals with global vision and social responsibility for the society to promote sustainable development in the fields of agriculture, food and environment.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of professional laboratories related to agriculture, food and environment, such as plant science laboratory, animal science laboratory, food science and technology laboratory, environmental science and ecology laboratory, etc. These laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, which provide strong support for the scientific research work of teachers and students.

Key disciplines: Covering multiple disciplines such as agricultural science, food science and engineering, environmental science and engineering, ecology, and agricultural economics. Among them, agricultural science and food science have a high reputation and influence in France and even internationally.

Department settings

No clear division of the school was found, but from the perspective of discipline settings, teaching and research activities are mainly carried out around related professional fields such as agriculture, food, and environment.

Ranking

Ranked 80th in the 2023 "l’usine nouvelle" French Engineering College Ranking and 83rd in the Student Report French Engineering College Ranking.

Expenses

No clear tuition standards for the school were found.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and other teaching facilities, providing students with a good learning environment. Among them, the library has a rich collection of books, covering professional books and academic journals in multiple disciplines such as agriculture, food, and environment, meeting the learning and research needs of students.

Living facilities: The school is surrounded by complete living facilities, including student dormitories, restaurants, supermarkets, etc., which provide convenience for students' daily life. In addition, Montpellier has beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural activities, providing students with a variety of choices for their extracurricular life.