Grandes Écoles and Higher Education Schools - ENGINEERING SCHOOL Lyon ISARA‑Lyon PROFILE Key figures: 100 permanent staff members - 200 external teachers and practitioners (academic and professional) 5 departments : •  • Food Sciences • Agroecology and Environmental Studies Department of Social Sciences • Transversal Methods and Engineering • International Relations Over 850 students and apprentices - 3200 engineers have graduated since 1968. Main programmes of study • ISARA-Lyon Engineering Degree, full-time student or apprentice or via continuing education • Engineering Degree / Master of Science (CGE) with partner universities of Wageningen (Netherlands), Sao Paulo-Esalq (Brazil), Santiago (Chili), and Monterrey (Mexico). • European MSc (CGE) in Agroecology with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway) • MSc (CGE) in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture with Wageningen University (The Netherlands). • European MSc Sustainable Food Systems with several European universities. • Postgraduate diploma in Supply-Chain Management in Agrifood Industries (CGE) • Joint degree program with top flight business schools (ESSEC, KEDGE) Research ISARA-Lyon’s targeted research activities are focused on two core areas of excellence : Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. ISARA-Lyon, in addition, organizes conferences on these subjects, given by internationally renowned experts, thereby serving a crucial role as an interface between specialists and the general public. Copyright Engineering degree recognized by the French State and approved by the Engineering Diploma Commission (CTI). Strengths ISARA-Lyon is situated on the AGRAPOLE site, a pole of excellence specialized in life sciences within the unique Lyon-Gerland Biopôle cluster. On site, ISARA-Lyon is surrounded by different professional regional organisations who advise and accompany actors in the world of agriculture and agribusiness. Together, they form a multi-faceted platform for education, advice and research on these crucial topics. ISARA-Lyon has excellent facilities including: • 9 technological and scientific laboratories • 1 food technology platform • 1 business incubator accompanying innovative entrepreneurs in the agricultural and food sector Location Lyon is the capital of the second most populated region in France, the Rhône-Alpes region, and is a hub of national and international exchange. More information on : http://www.isara.fr/en/Study-at-Isara-Lyon/Studentlife/Living-in-Lyon Member of Campus France Forum IDENTITY FORM Precise name of the institution ¢ Type of institution ¢ City where the main campus is located ¢ Number of students ¢ Percentage or number of international students ¢ Type and level of qualifications awarded ¢ French language courses ¢ Programs for international students ¢ Programs in English ¢ Registration fees / year (for information only) ¢ Postal address ¢ Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture et d’Agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes Not-for-profit organization Lyon 850 6% - Engineering diploma recognized by French State (Ministry of Agriculture), and accredited by the Commission of Engineering Diplomas (CTI) - Professional Bachelors - Post-master diploma (CGE) Yes - - 18h before the Fall semester - 3h/week during the whole year. Yes - Academic exchanges at Master level (within the engineering program): 5 specializations: Agriculture and resource management - Food science - Agribusiness - Rural development - Vitiviniculture. Yes - European Msc Agroecology - International MSc Agroecology - Organic agriculture - European MSc Sustainable Food Systems International Summer School Agroecology - Academic exchanges 4,850€ per year ISARA-Lyon - AGRAPOLE - 23 rue Jean Baldassini - F-69364 LYON CEDEX 07 FRANCE Updated at February 2015 www.isara.fr/en Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture et d’Agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes Lyon RHÔNE-ALPES Number of international students enrolled each year: 6% Network member: ISARA-Lyon http://www.isara.fr Social networks https://www.facebook.com/isaralyon Web site in English http://www.isara.fr/en BEFORE LEAVING F RENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES  C ourses in French as a foreign language offered before start of academic term  Courses in French as a foreign language available throughout the year  Name of the training center: à Isara-Lyon HOUSING  C ontact: Sigolène VERNERET [email protected] Tél. +33(0)4 27 85 85 10 23 rue Jean Baldassini - F-69364 LYON CEDEX 07  Services offered • Option to reserve and secure space in another student residence • Institutional assistance in paying security deposit on rental housing • List of available rentals or of Web sites that can be used to find rental housing More information of the Student Guide: http://www.isara.fr/en/Study-at-Isara-Lyon/ Exchange-students/Academic-semesters-andintersnhips  T hese services apply to All international students  These services are free  Airport pick-up  Transfer to study site  Welcome upon arrival at study site  Welcome upon arrival in student housing A student association welcomes the international students at the airport or the train station in Lyon and helps them in the first integration procedure (set-up in the student apartment, banks, insurances, etc.)  T hese services are available to All international students  These services are free SOCIAL AND CULTURAL LIFE  ebsite dedicated to student clubs and W special interest groups http://www.isara.fr/Formations/ La-vie-etudiante/Associations-et-clubs-etudiants Contact: Sigolène VERNERET [email protected] Tél. +33(0)4 27 85 85 10 23 rue Jean Baldassini - F-69364 LYON CEDEX 07 *** NOT FOUND ***  A lumni network Association des Ingénieurs ISARA http://www.ai-isara.fr/gene/main. php?base=555 UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INSTITUTION  A ssistance with administrative and academic registration  A ssistance with housing (explanation of steps to be taken with respect to housing assistance, utilities, insurance, security deposit, housing tax, etc.)  Help opening a bank account  A ssistance with administrative and regulatory compliance (such as obtaining residency permit) LYON USEFUL INFORMATION  CROUS: ONGOING SUPPORT  A ssignment to peer mentor Bachelor and Master level  A ssignment to faculty tutor Bachelor and Master level (Engineering degree) http://www.crous-lyon.fr/html/  City: http://www.lyon.fr  Network transit: TCL http://www.tcl.fr  Useful documents for students (forms, guides, contacts or other documents): http://www.isara.fr/International/Etudiera-l-ISARA-Lyon/Echanges-academiques Campus France - February 2015  Contact: Sigolène VERNERET [email protected] Tél. +33(0)4 27 85 85 10 23 rue Jean Baldassini - F-69364 LYON CEDEX 07  Institution’s online application form http://www.isara.fr/en/Study-at-Isara-Lyon/ Engineering-degree/How-to-apply UPON ARRIVAL IN FRANCE © INSCRIPTION WELCOME SERVICES