Diplôme d'ingénieur en horticulture (Horticulture Engineering degree) at L'Institut Agro

The horticulture engineering degree prepares high-level specialists of fruit and vegetable production, ornamental horticulture and seeds, in Angers, the heart of a European plant-production basin. It shares a common L1-L3 core with the landscape degree; the specialty is chosen at the start of M1.

Faculty: L'Institut Agro Rennes-Angers  |  Department: Campus d'Angers  |  Duration: 5 years from L1 or 3 years from L3 or M1  |  Study mode: full-time or apprenticeship (L3 entry); taught in French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

L1 covers biology, botany, ecology, physics, chemistry, horticultural plants, soil science, mathematics and languages with a 4-week placement abroad. L2 adds agronomy, genetics, plant pathology and physiology, enterprise economics, law and landscape. L3 deepens horticultural science and technology, plant protection, economics and management. The specialisation cycle offers: Agroecology; Agri-economics and public policy; Molecular and cellular biology; Water, energy, climate; Environmental engineering; Engineering of urban green spaces; Plant protection and environment; Data science; Plant science and engineering.

Career pathways

97% of recent graduates find their first job within 4 months and 53% sign an employment contract before graduating; roles in fruit, vegetable and ornamental sectors, seeds, plant protection and agri-supply.

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