{"id":9674,"date":"2024-12-27T17:05:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T16:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/international\/international-programs\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T14:31:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T13:31:18","slug":"international-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/international\/international-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"International programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Every year, the School welcomes<strong> around one hundred students from all over the world<\/strong> as part of its <strong>international programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school follows the <strong>ECTS system<\/strong> (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Calculated based on workload, ECTS credits are a&nbsp;<strong>complementary tool alongside the diploma,<\/strong> facilitating student mobility between different countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section has-background-color-green has-height-undefined\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineering program for international students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This<strong> five-year<\/strong> program covers agriculture-related topics: life sciences, agriculture, food science and technology, marketing, management and sustainability. Each semester spent on this program earns students <strong>30 ECTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion has-icon-left\" data-active-element=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Three years of general studies: develop your knowledge of life sciences and agronomy<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p>The first three years are devoted to acquiring scientific knowledge and experience related to agricultural production (plant and animal) and processing methods. Students also learn about the interactions between the different dimensions of a farm from a technical, economic and legal point of view.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Two years to acquire managerial skills<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p>The following two years enable students to understand land management, markets and environmental and economic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course trains students to become project managers, to produce data models, run simulations and manage production. They are qualified to run a business with sufficient knowledge of marketing, management, finance, accounting and law.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-wrapper\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__header-title\">Join the Engineering program as an international student<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-active\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__icon is-passive\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-accordion__content\">\n<p>Exchange students are welcome in the <strong>third and fourth years of the Engineering program<\/strong>. Access is restricted to students with a sufficient level of education and fluency in French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level B2 French<\/strong> is recommended. This level will be confirmed during an interview prior to admission to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <strong>the person in charge of studies abroad<\/strong> at your school to help you prepare for PURPAN. <strong>Our International Relations teams<\/strong> are also available to answer any questions you may have about the engineering program for international students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:incoming@purpan.fr\">Contact PURPAN International Relations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4108\" style=\"width:407px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/G232765-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section has-background-color-yellow has-height-undefined\" style=\"margin-top:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lamothe-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lamothe-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lamothe-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lamothe-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lamothe-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lamothe.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Our international students in 2023 during a visit to the Lamothe campus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script>document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {(tarteaucitron.job = tarteaucitron.job || []).push('youtube');});<\/script><div class=\"youtube_player\" videoID=\"tqxiKf1hZd0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"height:50vw\" theme=\"light\" rel=\"0\" controls=\"1\" showinfo=\"1\" autoplay=\"0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBC (International Bachelor Courses)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Program <strong>lasting one or two semesters<\/strong> enabling students to validate <strong>30 ECTS<\/strong> per semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBC fall &#8211; winemaking and animal production<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winemaking<\/strong> includes grape harvesting, wine production and vineyard visits. During this semester, students cover topics such as <strong>animal welfare, animal nutrition and product quality<\/strong> as well as <strong>strategic management in the agri-food industry<\/strong> and<strong> agricultural policies. <\/strong><br><br>The courses include basic instruction as well as specific case studies. Theoretical knowledge is put into practice during<strong> visits to farms and businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBC spring &#8211; winemaking and business, food science and innovation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winemaking<\/strong> covers the entire process, from wine production to international marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>food science module<\/strong> gives <strong>an overview <\/strong>of the interactions of molecules in food, preservation and processing, as well as food additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students have the opportunity to <strong>design and produce their own traditional French food products<\/strong> on our premises (dairy, cheese, bread or pastry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French lessons for international students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>French lessons <\/strong>and intercultural courses are offered to international students to enable them to <strong>respond to everyday situations<\/strong>, to<strong> understand French culture <\/strong>and to <strong>communicate effectively<\/strong> <strong>in a multicultural environment<\/strong>. These lessons are offered for both types of semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable Luxury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A semester to discover the diversity of terroirs and products, including wines and spirits, French gastronomy, beauty, fragrances and fashion. Each semester earns students <strong>30 ECTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of this program is to <strong>understand the value chain<\/strong> from farm to store in order to analyze value creation (brand image, retail sales, prices, etc.) in the international markets for which France is renowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a brief review of the major issues (climate change, biodiversity, inequalities, etc.), the program covers corporate social responsibility strategies as well as current assessments, certifications and best practices in sustainability in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International students and French students work<br> hand in hand to monitor trends, interview professionals, carry out research and deliver a project to a client throughout the semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script>document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {(tarteaucitron.job = tarteaucitron.job || []).push('youtube');});<\/script><div class=\"youtube_player\" videoID=\"Dvk4MLlCl_o\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"height:50vw\" theme=\"light\" rel=\"0\" controls=\"1\" showinfo=\"1\" autoplay=\"0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Testimonials from international students who took part in a \u201csustainable luxury\u201d semester<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section has-background-color-green has-height-undefined\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script>document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {(tarteaucitron.job = tarteaucitron.job || []).push('youtube');});<\/script><div class=\"youtube_player\" videoID=\"havJkIiL6Ok\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"height:50vw\" theme=\"light\" rel=\"0\" controls=\"1\" showinfo=\"1\" autoplay=\"0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Presentation of the Global Semester<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Semester<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Offered in <strong>spring<\/strong>, this semester is aimed at students with<strong> <\/strong>a Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree and at least a B1 level of English. It leads to <strong>30 ECTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers students<strong> a global view of science and the agri-food sector<\/strong>. They learn to<strong> identify and understand current issues<\/strong> including diverse stakeholders, perspectives and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Global Issues (Climate Change, Food Security, Biodiversity and Environment, Gender issues in Agriculture).<br><br>&#8211; Global Business (Commodities, Geopolitics and French Food Trade, Working Across Culture, Better Business).<br><br>Each of the eight modules is assessed independently,<br>with different assessment methods: videos, MCQs, essays, oral presentations, summaries, posters, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section has-background-color-yellow has-height-undefined\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Studies Abroad Program (SSAP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summer Studies Abroad Program is designed to welcome<strong> students from partner universities<\/strong> for a period of<strong> four, six or eight weeks <\/strong>during the months of<strong> June and July<\/strong>. This experience allows students to immerse themselves in French culture, discovering local farms, food and wine.  No knowledge of French is required to take part in this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">program content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A period on campus<\/span> (9 ECTS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Two weeks of<strong> general lessons on French and European agriculture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Two weeks of <strong>specialized lessons from a choice of<\/strong>: food science or viticulture and enology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">An internship<\/span> (3 ECTS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The internship period includes <strong>four weeks on an agricultural or agri-food farm <\/strong>(vineyard, winery, cheese farm, etc.). This internship is <strong>optional and at no extra cost.<\/strong><br><br><strong>OR<\/strong><br><br><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Two-week study trip to Dordogne<\/span> (4 ECTS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The <strong>two weeks in Dordogne<\/strong> allow students to immerse themselves<strong> in an area where 50% of French agricultural products are produced<\/strong> in accordance with specific quality labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:ssap@purpan.fr\">Contact the \u201cSummer Studies Abroad Program\u201d department<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20220605_112947-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20220605_112947-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20220605_112947-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20220605_112947-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20220605_112947-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20220605_112947-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":9670,"menu_order":183,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9674","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9674"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9674\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9866,"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9674\/revisions\/9866"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purpan.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}