Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie de Rennes

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Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie de Rennes (ENSAR) was a distinguished French Grande École renowned for its expertise in agronomy, agricultural engineering, and environmental sciences. While ENSAR no longer exists as an independent entity, having merged to form Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, its legacy continues through this successor institution. Prospective international students would now engage with Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, which offers a range of master's programs, exchange opportunities, and some specialized English-taught courses, particularly in areas like food science and sustainable agriculture. The institution provides dedicated international relations support, and its historical focus on innovation in agricultural and food systems remains a distinctive characteristic, attracting students interested in cutting-edge research and practical applications.

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École nationale supérieure agronomique de Rennes (ENSAR) (Higher Institute for Agricultural Sciences of Rennes) is a French higher education institute, known as a grande école. It is one of the most prestigious French Engineering schools specialized in applied Life sciences, with an emphasis on agronomy and the agri-food industry. The city of Rennes holds a strategic position owing to its central location within the foremost agricultural and food basin in Europe. The school was founded during the XIXth century. In 2004 the name of the school became Agrocampus Rennes. In 2008, the school merged with the Angers National horticultural institute to form Agrocampus Ouest. Since 2020, Agrocampus Ouest has been part of the Agro Institute, jointly with Montpellier school and the Dijon school. In 2022, the school becomes Institut Agro Rennes-Angers.

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