Programme MSc Agroecology

The objective of the training is to prepare graduates to produce innovation in agroecology, to create and support sustainability in the farming and food systems.

The programme provides the ecological principles to study, design and manage agroecosystems that are both productive and natural resource preserving, socially just and economically viable.

The MSc prepares students to link theory to practice and to cope with complex situation at different scales by combining scientific learning with professional and practical experiences.

The Master Agroecology is designed as a two-year programme curriculum including a practical thesis project.

The programme combines 4 semesters with different options for the 2. semester.

Core modules are held in Norway (semester 1) and France (semester 3):

• Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) - As - Norway
• Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture et d’Agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA-Lyon) on behalf of the FESIA consortium, France (ISARA-Lyon, ESA Angers, ISA Lille, EI Purpan)
  
  Other partners are
• Universita degli studi della Tuscia di Viterbo - Viterbo- Italy
• University of Turin, - Grugiasco - Italy
  
  During the 2. semester courses at other universities can also be chosen
• Hohenheim, Germany
• Kassel-Witzenhausen, Germany
• Madison, USA
• Curitiba, Brazil (courses in Portuguese)
• Swedish Agricultural University (SLU) - Uppsala - Sweden
• FESIA, France (courses in French)
• UMB, Norway
  

  An international experience

  A unique experience combining different European cultures Seek out professional abilities through practical experiences Develop your personal and professional network

Innovative learning tools

• Work with and for professionals
• Exchange experiences in Agroecology in Europe
• Improve your knowledge with experts recognized in agroecology
• Experiment action learning through case studies and training projects
  
  How to Apply to the MSc ?