Overview

Farming and food systems in Europe and abroad are increasingly recognised as closely linked with environmental, social and ethical issues. The challenges arising in the interface between food production and society in Europe contain many generic traits that also occur in many parts of the world. The multiple cultures, languages and political systems in Europe make this an ideal place for students to experience first hand some of these challenges and potential solutions that could be applied in their home situation.

The study programmes are aimed at international students with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture, agroecosystem management, and sustainable food systems. Students will get the opportunity to understand structure and function of complex agroecosystems. They will learn to apply a systems approach in studying, designing and evaluating agricultural systems and food production chains. The programme teaches a multidisciplinary, experiential learning approach in which natural sciences are combined with social sciences.

The European MSc Agroecology is a two-year program (120 ECTS), professionally oriented, to study interactions among agricultural, food and environmental sciences in a socially oriented and action driven perspective.

Agroecology is the interdisciplinary science that provides information, methods of analysis, evaluation and improvement to promote the development of secure and sustainable food systems.

Partner universities

NMBU, Norway
Hohenheim, Germany
Kassel-Witzenhausen, Germany
Boku, Austria

Programme Structure

The programme exploits the strengths of two main institutes : action learning at NMBU, Norway, adding the specialist knowledge in agroecosystems management at ISARA, France. The goal is to shorten the distance between practice and theory in applying action learning and research through cooperation with farmers, food system professionals and consumers.

Semester 1: NMBU - Norway

Agroecology : action learning in farming food systems

Semester 2: choose !

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
University of Kassel, Wizenhausen, Germany
University of Natural Resources and Life Sicences, Vienna, Austria
ISARA, Lyon, France
NMBU, Ås, Norway

Semester 3: ISARA - France

Agriculture and landscape management
Agroecological cropping practices
World agroecosystems and agriculture use
Management of agroecosystems
Group project management

Semester 4: Master Thesis

Co-supervised by two Universities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lyon, France

Disciplines

Agriculture Ecology Environmental Sciences View 23 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you will need to fulfil the requirements below:

Bachelor in agriculture, horticulture, ecology, biology, economics, food sciences, rural sociology or other fields related to agriculture or the food sector, or and equivalent based on 180 ECTS
English level: a minimum level of B2 certified by an official test of English as a foreign language:
- TOEFL:
- IELTS: 7
- IBT: 92
- Cambridge English:

Required documents

A statement of purpose describing interest in agroecology
One mandatory reference letter (or more) written by a professor under whom the applicant has studied or carried out research or someone who has supervised a work/internship related to the applicant’s field of study.
A copy with translation in English of the student degree(s)
A copy with translation in English of official transcripts from all colleges and universities or any other institution or higher education attended. The transcript must show the GPA as well as the grading system.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

11150 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11150 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

4750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4750 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Lyon

550 - 900 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Terra ISARA Foundation

Terra ISARA Foundation’s scholarship is only for the second year of the programme.

The application form is available while applying to the MSc programme.

Erasmus+ Master Loan

Loans will be offered by participating banks and student loan agencies on favourable conditions to mobile students.

Erasmus+ Scholarship Internship

Before the start of your Master Thesis work (4th semester), you’ll have the possibility to apply to the Erasmus+ scholarship Internship (Ulyss scholarship). It is a grant proposed to students completing an internship in a company or a university during their studies.

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