A wide choice for a highly qualified workforce
In Close-Up: Agrocampus Ouest:
In July 2008, Agrocampus Rennes and the National Horticultural Institute of Angers created Agrocampus Ouest, the only organisation of its kind in France.
- 150 teacher-researchers
- 4 engineering courses and other courses leading to a doctorate (110 doctoral students, co-accreditations in 5 doctoral schools)
- 1,650 students
- in partnership with INRA (National Institute for Agronomic Research)
- linked with 3 competitive clusters (Mer Bretagne, Vegepolys, Valorial)
Education and training
Thanks to the wide range of courses on offer, Brittany has a highly qualified workforce in various professions: including operators, technicians, engineers and researchers…
On a national level, Rennes is the 2nd biggest centre in terms of education for agricultural engineers.
Well known institutions:
- Agrocampus Rennes – Academy of Agricultural, Food, Horticultural and Landscape Science
- ENSCR – National Chemistry Academy of Rennes
- Campus in La Lande du Breil
- Vie-Agro-Santé (VAS) Doctoral School - Biology
- ESMISAB- Microbiology and Food Safety Academy of Brest
- ISPAIA – Animal Production and Food Processing Academy
- ISPA – Animal Production Academy
- EME – Environmental Business School
