Institut supérieur d'agriculture et d'agroalimentaire (ISARA)
Lyon, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
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Overview
ISARA (Institut supérieur d'agriculture et d'agroalimentaire) is a private nonprofit engineering school founded in 1968, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, and the environment. With campuses in Lyon and Avignon, it offers engineering, bachelor's, and international master's degree programs. Awarded the EESPIG label, ISARA operates under contract with the French Ministry of Agriculture and has a network of 120+ partner universities worldwide.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Agrifood
- Food Science
- Environmental Science
- Agroecology
- Sustainable Development
- Engineering
Accreditation: CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur), CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles), Ministry of Higher Education (EESPIG)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $7,776 / year
Domestic students
€7,200 – €7,760 / year
Engineering program (2024-2025): €7,300/yr in first cycle and €7,760/yr in second cycle, plus €200–300 additional fees per year (~30% of total cost; remainder covered by Ministry of Agriculture and apprenticeship tax). Bachelor in Sciences and Engineering (2026-2027): €7,759/yr in year 1; years 2 and 3 fully covered by employer. Fees payable by quarterly or monthly instalments over 9 months.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.