Master of Science Agrofood Chain
This course is suspended for the academic year 2023-2024
Entry requirements : Bachelor’s degree
Degree level : Master’s degree in 2 years delivered by Toulouse INP University and ENSFEA higher education school.
Fields of study : sustainable agriculture, agroecology, food safety, sustainable food systems, rural development
Disciplines : agricultural economics, agronomy, ecology, agricultural economics, food sciences
Teaching language : English
Academic institutes : ENSFEA, Toulouse INP
Location of classes : ENSFEA & INP-ENSAT in Toulouse Auzeville
Futher information
The current context of demographic, food and agro-ecological transitions raises new challenges for actors along local as well as global agricultural food chains : securing food supply in a sustainable way, managing risks and food safety, value enhancement and/or re-use of by-products …
The newly trained graduates shall be able to develop a clear vision about the complexity of agricultural food chains, their contemporary transformation and the emerging issues.
The originality and strength of this program are built upon a multidisciplinary and complex thinking approach consisting in the integration of different disciplines and the partnership with a unique network of research centers and companies.
This program aims to accompany students in the acquisition of :
For that purpose, the training approach is based on a combination of lectures, numerous real-life case studies, internships, research-development projects tutored by researchers and professionals.
60 ECTS credits (Semester 1 is S1 and Semester 2 is S2)
60 ECTS credits (Semester 1 is S1 and Semester 2 is S2)
Application procedure
I submit my application by filling out the online application form by clicking on the button below « I am applying for the AFC MOST’s degree in 2nd year ».
Entry requirements
First year
To apply for Master 1, you need to hold a Bachelor’s degree of science or a 3-year-academic course in one of the following areas : plant biology, animal biology, agronomy, food sciences, ecology or agricultural economics.
Second year
To apply for Master 2, you need to hold a Master 1 qualification or an equivalent 4 year- academic qualification
Starting of 2020 academic year: health safety instructions
In order to protect yourself and others from Covid 19, it is important to respect safety health security rules set up by ENSFEA:
– Wearing a mask is compulsory for everybody, everywhere on the site and all the time.
– Let’s respect the distance rules: 1 meter between every person.
– Let’s wash our hands regularly.
In addition, hydroalcoholic gel terminals are available by each building of the campus. Spaces for public and staff are cleaned daily according to the sanitary protocols in force. ENSFEA has set up an organization to offer the best sanitary environment.Clarification will be provided during the welcome meetings.
More information about starting dates of training courses
Remain cautious !
It is also important to be vigilant about your health and to consult with your doctor in case of doubts or warning signs.
The warning signs are:
– Fever
– Headaches
– Fatigue
– Cough and sore throat
– Stiffness
– Breathing difficulties
If you have any question, you can contact the ENSFEA prevention advisor: prevention@ensfea.fr
Fees
Applicants will be required to pay 9000 € fees per year. Annual tuition fees can be reduced down to about 5000 € for students from European countries and partner universities, for students holding a scholarship from the French government and for selected students enrolled in ENSFEA /INP-ENSAT.
Scholarships
Students can apply to different scholarship programs (governmental scholarships, European student mobility programs, French Eiffel and French Embassies’s cholarship programs, training support programs from private foundations and companies).
- Scholarships offered by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development : the Eiffel scholarships program,
Applications are NOT accepted from students directly. They are submitted by the French Higher Institution in which the student is accepted, from October to January. - Scholarships offered by the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research : Some institutes of higher education offer scholarship programs to enrolled foreign students on social criteria. To find out you can use the grant search engine from Campus France
- Grants offered by the host institute : ENSFEA / INP-ENSAT support tuition fees on academic excellence criteria
Services
All the practical information needed for international students is available :
- before your arrival with TOUL’BOX . The all-in pack is offered by the institute.
- upon your arrival with the WELCOME DESK. Its mission is to provide services and advice to all students. It is located in the premises of the Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées, 41 Allée Jules Guesde à Toulouse. Reception is provided in English.
Accommodation
- Students can live in halls of residence short distance to the ENSFEA campus. Applications for student accommodation can be downloaded here : request for student accomodation « Vert Savoir »
- Other accommodation options are possible : privately owned students’ residences, shared accommodation or private rentals.
Formalities
CVEC
Students admitted to a French institution of higher education are subject to a new fee : the Student and Campus Life Contribution known as the CVEC, which helps to finance on-campus programs. The tax is to be paid to the CROUS (the regional student service agency) before any registration.
Visa
All students need a passport or identify card valid for the whole period of stay. Besides, all non EU students should apply for a visa before coming to France at the Haute-Garonne “Préfecture”
Andrew ALGIE, UK (2011-2013): « I have enjoyed the AgroFood Chain course particularly because of its multidisciplinary nature, interesting topics are covered relating to many aspects of the food chain in a complementary manner that is accessible to students from a wide variety of study backgrounds. The course presents many opportunities to those considering a PhD in this field to develop their research interests and meet potential supervisors. »
Paulina BĄCZYK, Poland (2011-2013): “Master AgroFood Chain provides the opportunity to study with people from all over the world. It is then the great chance to get closer to other cultures and make friendships. The programme itself offers wide range of subjects linked to the agro bio-sciences. During the second year you choose your field of specialization and you start your internship where you participate in the research project. Not only does it show you what real research is about but also you acquire new practical skills and you get more independent and confident in the laboratory environment. The teachers and administrative staff are friendly, professional and happy to help you.
The place of study- Toulouse is a wonderful city, full of people from different parts of the world, where everyone can find something interesting and there is plenty to do after your classes.”
KOSHAL
Abdullah (graduated in 2016)
« Building my career in AgroFood-Chain enriched my life, for which I am
very grateful to every faculty member of Agrofood-Chain. Study in a highly
accredited institute (INP/ENSAT/ENFA) was a dream in my academic life. Study in
a class, where 13 nationalities were gathered together, provided a professional
environment of study to become world-class professionals. Exchanging of
professional and academic experience through group projects among the students
was an excellent opportunity, which I find very rewarding. Flexibility in
course curriculum, which was an interdisciplinary program, was another greater
interest in the master Agrofood Chain, where most programs were structured very
well according to today’s challenging and competitive cooperate world. Students
had opportunity to emphasize and narrow down topics of specific interest in
their field of study in pre-specializations. Agrofood Chain provided
opportunity for the students to work with professors on different research
topics, and excitedly, today more than 25% of my classmates have been pursuing
PhD in France or outside of France. It was an excellent opportunity in terms of
practical experience during academic program. Having these facilities can
expose students to the real world options, and upon graduation, they are
familiar with the work environment. With such diverse academic and
international background, international students are better prepared for
working with absolute ease anywhere throughout the world. »
Job opportunities
The Agrofood Chain program is designed to train future researchers and executives aiming at international careers in the private or state sectors of agriculture, food, environment and non-food valorization of agro-resources. Researchers in food enterprises and agricultural research institutes, experts in governmental and international institutions, academics, associates in consulting firms, advisors in farmer organizations are examples of job positions held by former students.
Further studies
After their Master Degree, about one-fourth of the students enroll in a Ph.D. program in the areas of agricultural and food sciences.
