Applying to a Master s Degree at Groupe ESA, Angers, France

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1 Applying to a Master s Degree at Groupe ESA, Angers, France Catherine Pellier Responsible for the recruitment of international students Academic cooperations with Russia Groupe ESA, Angers September 2014

2 GROUPE ESA Angers The largest institute of higher education for life sciences in France students Modern International Institution with more than 130 university partners in 40 countries Combines training of a high academic standard and professional experience 8 major sectors of activity : Farming and food, Horticulture and viticulture Agribusiness management Landscape management and environment, Town & country planning.

3 GROUPE ESA in Angers A city located in the heart of the Loire valley, famous for its castles, vineyards and food industry 1h30 by train from Paris and 100 km inland from Atlantic Ocean First horticultural region in France. Pleasant cultural and green city students in 7 «Grandes Ecoles» and 2 universities

4 Master s degrees 2- year long programs : French «Ingénieur» and MSc in France and in Europe A high academic standard, active learning and professional training A true international environment (more than 15 nationalities) and European tracks Double degrees Strong tutoring system French courses up to 6 months offered Full or partial scholarships Administrative support

5 Master s degrees 7 Master courses open to international students in the fields of : Wine marketing and technology, Food industry and agriculture, Traditional food products, Agribusiness, Food health Information and application here :

6 Master s degrees 2 Master courses offering full scholarships : 1 EMMC course (Erasmus Mundus = scholarship from the EU) MSc FOO IDENTITY : traditional food products 1 French Ingénieur Master course, fully sponsored by French companies : I²FA - Engineer-Master s degree Sandwich course : food industry and agriculture.

7 ERASMUS MUNDUS What does it mean? Program launched by the European Union in 2004 «to enhance the quality of higher education and promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through mobility and academic cooperation». It provides funding for a high quality international Master s courses and substantial scholarships for both students and academics. Internationally renowned programs of excellence A total of 138 Erasmus Mundus Master Courses labeled in Europe (EMMCs) Which EMMC at Groupe ESA? MSc Food Identity (development of traditional food products)

8 MSc VINTAGE The first MSc in the wine sector in Europe Erasmus Mundus label for 8 years High-level expertise in viticulture, terroir, oenology and marketing. A 2 year course in at least 3 countries. Become an expert In the international wine industry A world-wide network of more than 250 graduates and professionals (Vintage Master Club)

9 Consortium MSc VINTAGE : 11 partners Coordinator : Ecole Supérieure d'agriculture d'angers (France) Università di Bologna (Italy) Universidad politécnica de Valencia (Spain) Corvinus University of Budapest - (Hungary) Universidade de Trás-Os-Montes e Alto Douro - Vila Real (Portugal) Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore - Piacenza (Italy) University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania) Pontifica Universidad Catolica, Santiago (Chili) Ecole d'ingénieurs de Changins (Switzerland) University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) University associated : TEI of Athens (Greece)

10 MSc FOOD IDENTITY A complete overview on traditional and local food products in Europe. A 2-year Course on both Food Science and marketing A Professional training with an international vision in 5 European countries (France, Italy, Spain, Romania, UK). Multiple degrees with our European partners Erasmus Mundus label since 2010

11 MSc Food Identity Consortium Partner universities Italy UCSC Piacenza United Kingdom Harper Adams University college Spain University de Leon Romania USAMV Cluj-Napoca INEA Valladolid France - network ISARA-Lyon, - Clermont ESA Angers

12 I²FA - Engineer-Master s degree A unique professionalising Master built in cooperation with international companies Apprenticeship/Sandwich course = half of the time at Groupe ESA, half in the company Fully sponsored by a Company, tuition fees covered A strong professional experience exceptional beginning for your career Mentoring system (a 3- way relationship : student, supervisor in the company and tutor at Group ESA).

13 Minimum entry requirements I²FA - Engineer-Master s degree by sandwich course : MSc in Life Science (Agronomy, Food science, Biology, Agriculture,..) or equivalent A good level of English (B1) A willingness to learn French (French is not a requirement, as an Intensive French course is offered prior to the Master course to beginners in French) Open-minded, dynamic personality interested in an international environment, goaloriented and willing to work in the food industry, open to challenges and the discovery of a new culture MSc Vintage : Bachelor in Life Science (Food science, Biology, Agribusiness, Chemistry, Agriculture,..) or Economic sciences, or equivalent A good level in both English and French languages (B1). Applicants shall demonstrate interest for the wine profession MSc Food Identity: Bachelor in Life Science (Food science, Biology, Agribusiness, Chemistry, Agriculture,..) or Economic sciences, or equivalent A good level in both English and French languages (B1). Applicants shall demonstrate their interest in the food sector, and more particularly for traditional and local food products.

14 SPECIFIC SELECTION PROCESS MSc FOOD IDENTITY (EMMC) 1. Apply on OLAGE : Attention : Deadline 10th January 2015 for the EM scholarship 2. Selection interview in January-February Applicants list and ranking is sent to the European Union on 28th February 2015 First results announcement : first week of March 2015 : main list, reserve list, not selected. Results confirmation sent to selected applicants (upon reception of the UE validation) by mid-may 2015, (official documents from the EU to help with the visa procedure) For self-funding applicants: final deadline for enrollment confirmation : 1st May 2015 Deadline for uploading certificates of French and English on OLAGE : 15th June First classes mid-september 2015 (or 1st September for the FLE session)

15 SPECIFIC SELECTION PROCESS I²FA program - company sponsored Master s degree in apprenticeship 1. Apply on OLAGE : Attention : Deadline 30th October ESA admission interview in October-November 2014 (by skype or in your country) 3. First results announcement : end of November 2014 : short list, waiting list, not selected. 4. Short-listed Applicants : Selection interview with the sponsored company in your country : From 1st to 15th December Results confirmation to accepted applicants: January Accepted applicants confirmation : end of January For French beginners, intensive classes of French language : February to JuneAugust First classes on 15th September 2015 for all.

16 Scholarships overview I²FA program : Tuition fees entirely covered Living expenses covered by a monthly grant Erasmus Mundus scholarships: Full scholarships offered by the European Commission For students selected in the MSc Food Identity «Eiffel» program scholarship : Scholarship from the French government for excellent students from any country applying to a Master course in France). Deadline for application on OLAGE : 15th December More information : «Bourse d accueil région des Pays-de-la-Loire»: Grant for a Double degree Course in the Region of Pays-de-la-Loire. French embassies abroad : Mobility programs for one year in a French Master course. CAMPUS France Directory : Other scholarships programs in Europe : Scholarships and grants to study in Europe. StudyPortals Directory :

17 Information & Contact Information and application : Contacts : Ms. Catherine Pellier, Responsible for the recruitment of international students c.pellier@groupe-esa.com Tel Ms. Anne-Dominique Biche, Assistant ad.biche@groupe-esa.com Tel :

18 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Any question? Catherine Pellier Responsible for the recruitment of international students Academic cooperations with Russia Groupe ESA, Angers September 2014